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Judge Dismisses Classified Docs Case In Another Boost To Trump Campaign

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A federal judge has dismissed the indictement against former President Donald Trump in his classified documents case, with US District Judge Aileen Cannon ruling that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed. Coming just days after Trump narrowly avoided assassination, the ruling is a significant boost to the former president's campaign.

  • As WaPo notes, "Even if Cannon is later overruled by a higher court, the decision to dismiss Trump’s indictment adds to a string of legal victories for him in recent weeks, including a sweeping Supreme Court ruling that gives former presidents broad immunity for their official acts while in office."
  • The classified docs case was seen as one of the most likely to result in another conviction, given that many of the allegations focus at a time after Trump had left office. As such, the case's dismissal comes as a notable legal boon.
  • Smith's team is likely to launch an appeal, meaning the process may not necessarily be over.

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