Judge Cannon dismisses classified documents indictment against Trump

by | Jul 15, 2024

The federal judge overseeing the classified documents charges against President Trump has dismissed the indictment on the grounds that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed, according to a new court filing Monday.

 

U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon’s ruling is a remarkable win for Trump. Other courts have rejected similar arguments to the one that he made in Florida about Smith’s unlawful appointment.

 

Read the court filing here.

 

The Washington Post

 

 

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