(BrightPress.org) – In a surprising turn of events, Federal Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump. This ruling came less than 48 hours after the former president was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Trump faced accusations of taking highly sensitive national security documents to his Mar-a-Lago estate after leaving the White House. FBI agents seized a large amount of material during a search of his Florida home in August 2022.
Judge Cannon threw out the case, saying it violated parts of the Constitution related to how officials are appointed and how money is allocated. Her ruling found the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith to be unconstitutional. This decision significantly impacts Trump’s legal battles. He now only faces two criminal trials in Georgia and federal court in Washington D.C.
A year ago, the classified documents case seemed like Trump’s most serious legal threat. It was considered easier to prove compared to his January 6 case, which involved public statements, tweets, and complex schemes to overturn the election. The documents case was straightforward, relying mostly on the discovery of materials in Trump’s possession.
Trump awaits sentencing in New York after being found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records. His sentencing was delayed following a Supreme Court ruling on his claim of immunity from prosecution for official acts taken as president.
Trump expressed his relief, praising Judge Cannon for her courage and wisdom. He believes this ruling has significant implications not just for his case but for others as well. Trump described the decision as making the upcoming Republican convention more positive.
Judge Cannon’s ruling arrived just hours before the Republican National Convention. Trump is set to make a dramatic return after surviving an assassination attempt. Her ruling has stunned legal observers. Judge Cannon, appointed by Trump, had previously shown skepticism towards the government’s position during a hearing on Trump’s claim that the special counsel’s appointment was unfounded.
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