Judge Aileen Cannon has sparked a heated debate with her jury instructions in Trump's classified documents case. Find out why Jack Smith is at odds with her!
Judge Aileen Cannon has been at the center of a heated debate in the Trump administration's classified documents case. Special Counsel Jack Smith has clashed with Judge Cannon over her jury instructions, warning that they could distort the trial's outcome. The push for quick decisions on far-fetched claims by the former president has added to the tension in the courtroom, with Smith criticizing the judge's handling of the case.
Adding to the drama, Judge Aileen Cannon's delays in setting a trial schedule have dashed prosecutors' hopes for a July trial. This has raised concerns about the fairness of conducting Trump's trial fairly, with critics questioning the judge's impartiality. Despite the challenges, both sides continue to present their arguments in the ongoing legal battle.
In a biting rebuke, Special Counsel Jack Smith slammed the defense's claim that Trump had the authority to declare all classified records as personal property. This latest development underscores the intensity of the legal battle and the high stakes involved. With tensions running high and the trial date uncertain, the case continues to capture national attention and raise questions about the intersection of power and justice.
Judge Aileen Cannon's unprecedented request for hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case has set off a chain of reactions, with Smith and the prosecutors challenging her approach. As the legal drama unfolds, the clash between the defense and prosecution underscores the complexity and controversy surrounding the case. The outcome of this high-profile trial could have far-reaching implications for the future of presidential power and accountability in the United States.
Judge Aileen Cannon asked special counsel and Trump to file hypothetical jury instructions in the classified documents case by Tuesday.
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The chief prosecutor in Donald Trump's classified documents case has warned that the judge's jury instructions risk "distorting the trial."
The push for a quick decision on one of the former president's most far-fetched claims is an unusual and risky move in a case Judge Aileen Cannon has ...
n a biting rebuke late last night, Smith slammed the defense that Trump had unchecked ability to claim all classified records as his personal property as ...
In perhaps prosecutors' strongest rebuke yet to how Judge Aileen Cannon has handled the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, ...
US judge Aileen Cannon's delays in setting a schedule means prosecutors are unlikely to get their wish for a trial in July.
Trump critics have long questioned whether the judge could conduct Trump's classified documents trial fairly. And at a crucial juncture, Smith signals he's ...