Florida Judge Dismisses Trump’s Classified Documents Case
- Former President Donald Trump praised the dismissal of the classified documents case as a "first step" following Judge Aileen Cannon's ruling.
- Judge Cannon's decision to drop the case was based on the improper appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, noted in a new legal filing.
- District Judge Aileen Cannon's 93-page ruling stated that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional, with her decision focused on legal technicalities rather than the allegations against Trump.
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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…
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