Florida Judge Dismisses Trump’s Classified Documents Case

Judge’s dismissal of classified document case against Trump, explained

By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer  U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the Justice Department’s classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, ruling that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment violated two key provisions of the U.S. Constitution.  In a 93-page ruling, Cannon wrote that Smith’s prosecution of the former president “breaches two structural cornerstones of our constitutional scheme — the role o…

Judge dismisses Trump classified docs charges

WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Florida dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the Justice Department illegally appointed the special counsel who filed the charges.

Trump scores major win as Florida judge dismisses classified documents charges

MIAMI, July 16 — A Florida judge appointed by Donald Trump yesterday dismissed one of the criminal cases against him, concerning charges that he mishandled top secret documents — a decision the prosecution is set to appeal. The dismissal was a stunning victory for Trump, effectively removing a major legal threat against the former president, who faces other criminal cases that he says should be thrown out as well. The court decision added to Tru…

A maverick judge tosses Donald Trump’s classified documents case

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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case, citing prosecutor's appointment

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith intends to appeal a judge’s dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.