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legalcourt1 year ago

"Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Dismiss Classified Documents Case, Drawing Frustration from All Sides"

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges of mishandling classified documents by claiming protection under the Presidential Records Act, defending her handling of the issue and pushing back against special counsel Jack Smith's challenge. The judge's decision comes after a back-and-forth with prosecutors and defense lawyers over proposed jury instructions, with Cannon emphasizing that her request was not a final declaration but an attempt to understand the parties' positions in the upcoming trial.

via The Washington Post|
#donald-trump#espionage-act#judge-aileen-m-cannon
legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Trump's Legal Triumph: Delay Sought in Classified Documents Trial"

Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Florida to request a delay of his criminal trial on charges of mishandling classified documents until August, just before the U.S. presidential election, citing concerns about a fair trial while campaigning. His lawyers argued for the postponement, while federal prosecutors proposed a trial start in July. Trump's delaying tactics have already yielded results in other cases related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, with one trial set to begin in March. The criminal cases pose both legal and political risks for Trump, with polling indicating potential voter backlash if he is convicted.

via Reuters|
#criminal-trial#donald-trump#legal-delays
politics1 year ago

"Controversy Surrounds Judge Aileen Cannon in Trump Classified Documents Case"

Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing Donald Trump's prosecution for mishandling classified documents, is facing scrutiny for her previous rulings and is now tasked with deciding when to hold the trial, which is currently set for May 20 but likely to be delayed. Her decision on the trial's timing will indicate how she views the case and whether she intends to indulge Trump's strategy of running out the clock, as he faces multiple legal proceedings in different jurisdictions.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#judge-aileen-cannon#legal-scrutiny
politics1 year ago

"Biden's Response to Special Counsel Report Sparks Political Turmoil"

The decision not to file criminal charges against President Biden for mishandling classified documents was seen as a legal exoneration but a political disaster, as the investigation concluded that he was a "well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory" and had "diminished faculties in advancing age." President Biden angrily fired back, accusing the report's authors of making "extraneous commentary" about his age and mental capacity, highlighting the potential political damage despite the lack of criminal charges.

via The New York Times|
#age-and-memory#mishandling-classified-documents#political-damage-control
politics2 years ago

Republicans' Silence on Trump Indictment and Violent Rhetoric Raises Concerns.

Senate Republicans, including Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, have not rushed to defend former President Donald Trump following his 37-count indictment for mishandling classified documents. Some GOP leaders reportedly hope the charges will finally take him out of political power. Meanwhile, many House Republicans have claimed the charges are a witch hunt against the former president. Trump has said he will continue his 2024 run for the White House even if he is convicted in the classified documents case, and he also faces dozens of felony charges related to alleged business fraud in Manhattan.

via New York Post |
#donald-trump#indictment#mishandling-classified-documents