Judge Aileen Cannon's Unprecedented Rulings Shake Trump Case

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Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance and other legal experts have criticized Judge Aileen Cannon's handling of Donald Trump's classified documents criminal trial, calling for her recusal due to decisions that appear to favor the former president. Cannon's recent denial of two motions from Trump's legal team has raised concerns that she may be setting the stage for Trump to avoid accountability for alleged crimes. The Department of Justice is urged to file a motion to recuse Cannon from the trial to address the risks she poses to the case.
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