Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case in Major Legal Win

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Judge Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case in Major Legal Win
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A Florida judge dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment and funding of special counsel Jack Smith were illegal. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump nominee, declared Smith's appointment unlawful, effectively halting the case. The Justice Department and Trump's legal team have not yet commented on the ruling, which could delay any trial until after the upcoming election.

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