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Judge Aileen Cannon dismisses classified documents case

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“Former President Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Indictment Based on the Unlawful Appointment and Funding of Special Counsel Jack Smith is GRANTED in accordance with this Order [ECF No. 326]. The Superseding Indictment is DISMISSED because Special Counsel Smith’s appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution.”



Judge Aileen Cannon, the Florida judge overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, has dismissed the case. This decision comes after a series of delays and hearings, with Trump’s lawyers arguing that the case should be thrown out due to alleged procedural errors and the Presidential Records Act.



The case against Trump was filed by the Justice Department, alleging that he had mishandled classified documents and obstructed the recovery of those records. Trump had pleaded not guilty to the charges and had been seeking to have the case dismissed.



Judge Cannon’s decision to dismiss the case was based on her finding that the main statute prosecutors were using against Trump was unconstitutionally vague as it applies to presidents. She ruled that the motion to dismiss was premature and that the issue was better-suited to be addressed later in the case, such as during jury-instruction briefing and/or other appropriate motions.



The dismissal of the case is a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding Trump’s handling of classified documents. The decision has sparked controversy, with some critics arguing that Judge Cannon’s ruling was overly favorable to Trump and that the case should have proceeded to trial.


Judge Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, citing the unconstitutionally vague nature of the main statute prosecutors were using against him. The decision has significant implications for the ongoing investigation and has sparked controversy among legal analysts and critics. 17GEN4.com




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