U.S. District Judge Denies Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Case Involving Classified Documents
Former President Donald Trump’s legal troubles continue as U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss a case alleging mishandling of classified documents. The judge ruled that the papers in question were not considered personal under the Presidential Records Act, a blow to Trump’s defense.
Both sides had been asked to address the argument that national security documents could be considered personal in proposed jury instructions. Special counsel Jack Smith’s office argued that Trump’s interpretation of the law would essentially result in the jury being told to accept his defense, which they maintain is a fiction.
The trial is currently scheduled to begin on May 20, but Judge Cannon has indicated that the date may be pushed back. Trump is facing multiple charges, including willful retention of national defense information, false statements, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and corrupt concealment of a document. Despite the mounting legal challenges, Trump has pleaded not guilty to all counts.
The case has garnered significant attention as it delves into the handling of classified information by a former president. Stay tuned to White Houser for the latest updates on this high-profile legal battle.
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