Court Halts Appeal in Trump's Classified Documents Case Amidst Special Counsel Changes
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A federal appeals court has paused Special Counsel Jack Smith's appeal in Donald Trump's classified documents case until December 2, following Smith's request to assess the implications of Trump's recent election as President-elect. This decision aligns with the Department of Justice's policy against prosecuting a sitting president. Trump, who pleaded not guilty to charges related to mishandling classified documents, had his case dismissed earlier by Judge Aileen Cannon, prompting an appeal. The pause also affects Trump's federal election interference case.
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