Aileen Cannon, Florida Judge, Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case

Subheading 1: Cannon's Decision

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U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal case against former President Donald Trump involving classified documents on Thursday, July 15, 2024. The decision is a significant victory for Trump and his legal team.

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Cannon's ruling was based on her finding that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith to oversee the investigation was improper. She argued that Smith was not properly appointed by the Attorney General and that his role violated the Constitution's separation of powers.

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The Justice Department is expected to appeal Cannon's decision. If the appeal is successful, Smith will be reinstated as special counsel and the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents will continue.