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Co-Defendants of Former President Donald Trump Seek Dismissal of Charges in Classified Documents Case

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FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Defense attorneys representing two co-defendants of former President Donald Trump in a classified documents case are seeking to have the charges against them dismissed. Trump’s former valet, Walt Nauta, and Mar-a-Lago property manager Carlos De Oliveira are accused of conspiring with Trump to obstruct an FBI investigation into the hoarding of classified documents at the Palm Beach estate. Both defendants have pleaded not guilty. During a Friday afternoon hearing, the lawyers for Nauta and De Oliveira will argue their case before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon. The defense is requesting that … Read more

Judge Allows Concealing Identity of Government Witnesses in Trump’s Classified Documents Trial, Despite Criticism

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MIAMI, Fla. – U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon has reached a decision in an ongoing dispute over the public identification of government agents in the criminal trial of Donald Trump. The judge ruled on Tuesday that the names and identifying information of FBI agents, Secret Service agents, and other potential witnesses will be kept under seal. However, the substance of their statements can be made public in court filings, as long as the witnesses and other mentioned individuals are not identified. Special Counsel Jack Smith had been arguing for months to keep the … Read more

Trump’s Classified Document Case Faces Lengthy Battle as Judge and Prosecutor Clash

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Miami, Florida – The judge and prosecutor in the classified document case involving former President Donald Trump are once again at odds, highlighting the ongoing conflicts plaguing the high-profile trial. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon recently rejected Trump’s attempt to dismiss charges related to hoarding classified documents, siding with Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith. However, Cannon’s refusal to finalize jury instructions before the defense presents its case has sparked a new dispute. Smith has threatened to appeal Cannon’s proposed instructions, claiming they are biased in favor of Trump. This clash is just the latest … Read more

Legal Expert Breaks Down Impactful Denial: Judge Rejects Trump’s Plea to Dismiss Classified Documents Case

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MIAMI, Florida – In a significant legal blow to former President Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida denied Trump’s request to dismiss a case involving classified documents. Trump had argued that he had the authority to retain classified or sensitive documents after leaving office. The decision, delivered by Judge Cannon, has drawn attention as it could have implications for Trump’s legal battles related to his presidency. Legal analysts have weighed in, with one expert, Ryan Goodman, a former special counsel at the Department of Defense and CNN legal analyst, shedding … Read more