Judge denies one of Trump's motions to dismiss classified documents case
Mar 14, 2024
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Judge denies one of Trump's motions to dismiss charges in classified documents case. Topics include Presidential Records Act, Espionage Act, and Trump's attendance at hearing. Judge appears skeptical of Trump team's arguments.
Judge denied one of Trump's motions, showing skepticism towards his arguments in the classified documents case.
Legal complexities of the case highlighted as the judge has yet to rule on another motion under the Presidential Records Act.
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Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Charges in Florida
Former President Trump appeared in federal court in Florida for a classified documents case. Federal judge Eileen Cannon denied one of Trump's motions to dismiss charges, showing skepticism towards his arguments. The trial start date is pending. Meanwhile in New York, prosecutors asked for a 30-day delay in the Hush Money case, potentially impacting the trial timeline.
Legal Battle Over Classification of Documents
Trump faced arguments regarding the Espionage Act for allegedly withholding classified documents. His lawyers claimed the statute's wording was vague and suggested his authorization. Prosecutors asserted Trump lost his authorization upon leaving office. The judge denied one motion to dismiss, indicating the legal questions should be addressed during the trial. Another motion under the Presidential Records Act is yet to be ruled upon, highlighting the ongoing legal complexities of the case.
Judge Aileen Cannon held a pre-trial hearing where Trump's defense team argued two motions to dismiss charges against the former president in the classified documents case. Judge Cannon quickly denied one of the motions but has yet to rule on the other. During the hearing she appeared skeptical of both arguments presented by the Trump team.
Topics include: - Presidential Records Act - Espionage Act - Trump in attendance