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Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, asserting the dismissal was inconsistent with Justice Department practices.
Smith’s team criticized U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, claiming she wrongly ruled Smith's appointment by Attorney General Merrick Garland was unlawful.
The case involves numerous felony charges of Trump illegally retaining classified documents at his Palm Beach estate and obstructing retrieval efforts. Trump has pleaded not guilty.

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Tennessee Lookout

DOJ looks to revive classified documents case against Trump, argues judge’s dismissal was ‘flawed’ • Tennessee Lookout

Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking to reopen a case against former President Donald Trump, filing arguments on Monday, Aug. 26, with a federal appeals court of Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss it. Cannon, a Trump appointee, was nominated in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reverse the dismissal of a case alleging for…

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Ohio Capital Journal

DOJ looks to revive classified documents case against Trump, argues judge’s dismissal was ‘flawed’ • Ohio Capital Journal

Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking to reopen a case against former President Donald Trump, filing arguments on Monday, Aug. 26, with a federal appeals court of Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss it. Cannon, a Trump appointee, was nominated in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate. (Photo by Drew Angerer, Getty Images.)WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reverse the dismissal of a case alleging f…

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Worthy Christian News

Special Counsel Appeals Dismissal Of Trump's Classified Documents Case

By Brett Rowland | The Center Square (Worthy News) – Special counsel Jack Smith wants an appeals court to put his classified documents case against former President Donald Trump back on track after a judge tossed it out. In July, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the documents case after defense attorneys argued Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional because the U.S. Senate did not confirm him. Smith’s team of prosecutors fought back in the appeal…

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Austin Daily Herald

Special counsel urges appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump - Austin Daily Herald

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, saying a judge’s decision that dismissed the prosecution was at odds with longstanding Justice Department practice and must be reversed. Smith’s team said U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon made a grievous mistake by ruling that Smith was unlawfully appointed by Attorney General Merrick Gar…

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New Jersey Monitor

DOJ looks to revive classified documents case against Trump, argues judge’s dismissal was ‘flawed’ • New Jersey Monitor

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Special Counsel Jack Smith arrives to remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reverse the dismis…

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Oregon Capital Chronicle

DOJ looks to revive classified documents case against Trump, argues judge’s dismissal was ‘flawed’ • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking to reopen a case against former President Donald Trump, filing arguments on Monday, Aug. 26, with a federal appeals court of Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to dismiss it. Cannon, a Trump appointee, was nominated in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)WASHINGTON — U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked a federal appeals court to reverse the dismissal of a case alleging former Presi…

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