Judge’s Unprecedented Order Raises Doubts About Trump’s Pending Trial on Mishandling Classified Documents
Washington, D.C. – Lawyers and former judges have expressed confusion and concern over a recent order issued by the federal judge overseeing Donald Trump’s upcoming trial on charges related to mishandling classified documents. The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon, instructs the defense lawyers and prosecutors to submit proposed jury instructions based on two scenarios that experts claim misstate the law and facts of the case. This has led legal experts to believe that the trial may be significantly delayed. The order requires the parties to craft jury instructions around competing interpretations … Read more