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Fin Smith

Also known as: Smith · Ruaan Smith · Steve Smith · Jack Smith · Deranged Jack Smith · former special counsel Jack Smith · Matin Eugen Smith · Martin Eugene Smith · Annelize Smith · Johny Smith

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Jack Smith says Trump engaged in criminal activity at Capitol hearing

The News

Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" to convict Donald Trump in both criminal cases—one over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and another over classified document retention—and that Trump was responsible for the 6 January Capitol riot. Smith said he would prosecute a former president again under the same facts regardless of party affiliation, and expressed concern that Trump intends to have him indicted.

23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Jack Smith says Trump engaged in criminal activity at Capitol hearing

    Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before Congress that he had "proof beyond a reasonable doubt" to convict Donald Trump in both criminal cases—one over alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and another over classified document retention—and that Trump was responsible for the 6 January Capitol riot. Smith said he would prosecute a former president again under the same facts regardless of party affiliation, and expressed concern that Trump intends to have him indicted.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 15 January

  1. U19 Cricket World Cup kicks off in Namibia and Zimbabwe

    The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup begins today with sixteen nations competing over three weeks, featuring the West Indies against Tanzania in Windhoek and matches between India and USA and Zimbabwe and Scotland in Zimbabwe. The tournament has historically launched the careers of cricket stars like Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson, with defending champions Australia seeking a repeat after beating India by 79 runs in last year's final.

    15 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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