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Judge Rejects Trump's Bid: Case Update with Aileen Cannon

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A federal judge denies former President Trump's attempt to dismiss criminal charges. Get the latest scoop on the Trump documents case with Judge Aileen Cannon!

In a recent turn of events, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has made a bold decision by rejecting Donald Trump's bid to dismiss the classified documents charges against him. Trump's reliance on the Presidential Records Act did not sway Judge Cannon, leading to a tense legal standoff. Special counsel Jack Smith faces off with Judge Cannon in a high-stakes trial involving Trump's claims and legal maneuvers. The courtroom drama unfolds as Trump fights to keep the case alive.

The clash between Trump and Judge Cannon intensifies as legal battles escalate over the handling of classified documents. Despite Trump's defense strategies, including criticizing prosecutor Jack Smith, Judge Cannon remains firm in her rulings. The unusual nature of the case raises eyebrows as the legal community closely watches the proceedings. The dynamics between the involved parties hint at further courtroom confrontations and surprises.

In a compelling twist, the role of the Presidential Records Act emerges as a pivotal point of contention in the case. Former President Trump's interpretation of the law faces scrutiny, adding complexity to the legal arguments. Judge Cannon's rulings serve as a significant precedent in navigating the intersection of presidential powers and legal obligations. As the case unfolds, the implications of Trump's defense strategies and Judge Cannon's decisions reverberate in the legal landscape.

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Judge Cannon rejects a bid by Trump to dismiss criminal charges in ... (CNN International)

A federal judge will not dismiss the classified documents charges former President Donald Trump based on his theory that he had the authority to take ...

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Aileen Cannon denied Trump's dismissal motion, but danger lurks (MSNBC)

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act.

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Judge Cannon shoots down Trump's presidential records act claim (The Washington Post)

The ruling in Donald Trump's classified documents trial could cool a looming standoff between special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Aileen M. Cannon.

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Trump Wants 'Lowlife' Jack Smith 'Sanctioned Or Censured' For ... (Forbes)

Smith warned earlier this week that a recent jury instruction order from Judge Aileen Cannon gave merit to a legally fraught defense from former President ...

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Judge denies, for now, a Trump bid to dismiss charges that he ... (Politico)

But Judge Aileen Cannon left open the possibility for Trump to continue to argue that a presidential recordkeeping law allowed him to keep the documents.

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In Trump Documents Case, Special Counsel Asks Judge to Weigh In ... (The New York Times)

The push for a quick decision on one of the former president's most far-fetched claims is an unusual and risky move in a case Judge Aileen Cannon has ...

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Bullshit and Also, Aileen Cannon, Post - emptywheel (Emptywheel)

For these reasons, accepting the allegations of the Superseding Indictment as true, the Presidential Records Act does not provide a pre-trial basis to dismiss ...

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Trump defends Judge Cannon in fight over classified documents trial (The Washington Post)

Known for attacking other judges, former president Donald Trump called U.S. Judge Aileen M. Cannon “highly respected” amid a dispute over presidential ...

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Judge Rejects Trump's Request To Dismiss Classified Docs Case (Forbes)

Trump claimed the Presidential Records Act allowed him to designate the classified documents he allegedly brought with him to Mar-A-Lago as personal.

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Tensions flare between special counsel Jack Smith and Judge ... (Politico)

Amid delays and uncertainty over Donald Trump's classified documents case, a strained dynamic between his prosecutor and his judge has intensified.

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Aileen Cannon's Ruling Against Donald Trump Raises Eyebrows (Newsweek)

Cannon had a sharp rebuke for Jack Smith, the chief prosecutor in Donald Trump's classified documents case.

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Aileen Cannon Sent 'Extremely Ominous' Message to Jack Smith: Ex ... (Newsweek)

Judge Cannon is presiding over Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida.

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Judge Aileen Cannon rejects Trump's ask in documents case ... (USA TODAY)

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed by Trump, has had two decisions overturned on appeal and prosecutors threatened another appeal over ...

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Judge Cannon rejects a bid by Trump to dismiss criminal charges in ... (CNN)

A federal judge will not dismiss the classified documents charges former President Donald Trump based on his theory that he had the authority to take ...

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Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny (Axios)

A collage of Jack Smith, Aileen Cannon and Donald Trump, from left to right. (L-R) Jack Smith, Aileen Cannon and Donald Trump. Photos: Drew Angerer/Getty Images ...

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Jack Smith is at his breaking point with Judge Cannon in Trump ... (MSNBC)

Special counsel Jack Smith is reaching a breaking point with Judge Aileen Cannon in the classified documents case in Florida.

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