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Jack Smith Appeals to 11th Circuit to Overturn Judge Cannon's Dismissal of Trump's Classified Documents Case

Aug 26, 2024, 08:04 PM

Special Counsel Jack Smith has appealed to the 11th Circuit Court to reverse the dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The case, related to alleged violations of the Espionage Act, was initially dismissed by Judge Aileen Cannon, who argued that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. Smith's appeal, filed in Atlanta, contends that the dismissal deviated from legal precedent and did not adequately consider historical context. The appeal seeks to reinstate charges against Trump for allegedly retaining classified documents, a case that was dismissed in July. Notably, Smith's appeal does not request the removal of Judge Cannon from the case.