"Judge Cannon Denies Trump's Motion to Dismiss Classified Documents Charges"

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"Judge Cannon Denies Trump's Motion to Dismiss Classified Documents Charges"
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U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon expressed skepticism at a hearing regarding former President Donald Trump's attempts to dismiss charges of mishandling classified documents, questioning the validity of his legal arguments. Trump's lawyers argued that the Espionage Act was too vague and that the Presidential Records Act protected him, but the judge seemed unconvinced. The case involves Trump being charged with violating national security laws by keeping classified documents at his Florida home after leaving the White House. The judge indicated she would rule promptly on the motions to dismiss the case.

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