A federal judge has ruled against former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss the prosecution of classified documents against him. The defense argued that the Presidential Records Act allowed Trump to retain records from his time in office, but prosecutors contended that this law did not apply to classified information.
The judge, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, rejected Trump's arguments, stating that the indictment against him did not reference the Presidential Records Act. She emphasized that the case did not rely on this statute for stating an offense.
This ruling comes after a previous denial of Trump's motion to drop the case based on claims that the charges were unconstitutionally vague. The judge has yet to rule on other dismissal efforts, including arguments of presidential immunity and selective prosecution.
Despite a recent order asking for potential jury instructions, Judge Cannon clarified that this did not signify a final decision on any essential element or defense in the case. She described it as an attempt to understand the parties' positions and the complexities of the upcoming trial.
This development marks the second time in as many months that the judge has rejected Trump's attempts to dismiss the case. The legal battle continues as both sides prepare for the trial in this high-profile case.
