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Trump's Terms
Judge's handling of classified documents case invites scrutiny from legal experts
Apr 6, 2024
NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson and NYU law professor Melissa Murray discuss Judge Cannon's rulings on Trump's classified documents case, his defense under the Presidential Records Act, jury instructions, gag order in hush money case, and civil fraud bond.
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- Judge Cannon's questionable rulings in the Florida Documents case raise concerns among legal experts over trial fairness.
- Trump's attempt to classify sensitive documents as 'personal' under the Presidential Records Act faces pushback from Special Counsel Smith.
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Judge Cannon's Controversial Decisions
In the Florida Documents case, Judge Eileen Cannon has made controversial decisions, rejecting motions by former President Trump to dismiss the case against him. Legal experts have expressed concerns over Cannon's pre-trial rulings, with Special Counsel Jack Smith calling her recent order on jury instructions 'fundamentally flawed'. Despite the trial set to start soon, the actual start date remains uncertain, raising questions about Cannon's approach and the legal implications.
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