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Judge Shields Identities Of Government Witnesses In Trump Case

U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon rules to protect witness identities in the case against former President Trump, rejecting a broad sealing request.

Expert: Cannon reversal may save her job

Trump appointee backed down to "avoid an appeal that could result in her removal," argues Andrew Weissmann

Salon · Apr 10, 2024

Trump on Trial: the scramble before the storm

With less than a week until Trump faces a criminal trial, his attorneys are doing everything they can to delay it even longer

The Guardian - US · Apr 10, 2024

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Witness Names In Trump Classified Documents Case To Remain Secret, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday to keep the identities of potential witnesses in the classified documents case involving Donald Trump secret, addressing a key issue that had stalled progress in the criminal case.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2024

Judge Rules To Keep Witness Names Secret In Trump Case

Federal judge rules to keep potential witnesses' names confidential in the ongoing criminal case against Donald Trump to protect their safety.

Experts: Smith preempted SCOTUS delay

Special counsel's filing "preempted" possible SCOTUS delay in Trump election case, experts say

Salon · Apr 9, 2024

Special Counsel Urges Supreme Court To Reject Trump's Immunity Claim

Special counsel challenges Trump's immunity claim, emphasizing accountability and legal scrutiny. Supreme Court to decide by July.

Experts: Cannon order signals "bad news"

Cannon's refusal to rule out Presidential Records Act defense may lead to "worse outcome" for Jack Smith at trial

Salon · Apr 6, 2024

Judge in Trump classified docs case faces mounting scrutiny

Legal experts have raised questions about Aileen Cannon's qualifications to continue overseeing the case.

Axios · Apr 5, 2024

Experts "very worried" at Cannon's order

Cannon rejected Trump's claim — but left door open to revive it at trial when Jack Smith can't appeal it

Salon · Apr 5, 2024

Cannon rejects dismissal in docs case

In a three-page order, Cannon says that Trump's efforts do not provide a pretrial basis to dismiss the case

Salon · Apr 4, 2024

Judge rules Trump's Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed

The former president's lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government's case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.

WEKU · Apr 4, 2024

Judge rejects another Trump bid to dismiss classified docs case

This is the second time in a matter of weeks Judge Aileen Cannon has denied Trump's bid for dismissal.

Axios · Apr 4, 2024

Trump rages: Smith "attacking" Cannon

Former president says special counsel should be "sanctioned or censured" for pushing back on Trump-appointed judge

Salon · Apr 4, 2024

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Salon · Apr 4, 2024

Experts: Cannon on "thin ice" over bias

"Expect the 11th Circuit to bench slap her" if Smith appeals, ex-U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance predicts

The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2024

Trump classified documents case faces delays amid argument over ‘flawed legal premise’

Jack Smith says if judge decides Trump can cite federal records law in his defense to claim immunity, he will appeal to higher court

Al Jazeera · Apr 3, 2024

US prosecutors spar with judge over order in Trump classified document case

Special Counsel Jack Smith has questioned whether an order to provide jury instructions may ‘distort’ an eventual trial.

Salon · Apr 3, 2024

Experts: Smith's response was "forceful"

"Judge Cannon is wrong on the law. She's consistently wrong on the law," a former federal prosecutor told Salon

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Salon · Apr 3, 2024

Smith threat "puts Cannon on notice"

Special counsel asks judge to rule quickly so he can appeal if the court accepts Trump's defense

Prosecutors Critique Judge's Handling Of Trump Classified Documents Case

Special counsel criticizes Judge Cannon's handling of classified documents case involving Trump, raising questions about a former president's authority ove...

Salon · Apr 1, 2024

Expert: Cannon "stacking the deck"

"This is completely putting the cart before the horse," ex-prosecutor says

Reason · Mar 22, 2024

New Amicus Brief: Special Counsel Jack Smith Is Not An "Officer of the United States"

At most, Smith’s temporary position is properly characterized as a mere “employee.” To paraphrase Justice Scalia’s Morrison v. Olson dissent, this employee came as an employee.

Salon · Mar 22, 2024

Ex-Trump lawyer: Cannon order "baffling"

“To her credit, she could merely be incompetent,” says ex-White House attorney Ty Cobb

Salon · Mar 21, 2024

Ex-judges: Cannon rulings very troubling

“In my 30 years as a trial judge, I have never seen an order like this,” ex-federal judge says

Salon · Mar 20, 2024

Experts: Cannon may get herself removed

Cannon's “willingness to show favor for the former president may ultimately backfire," attorney warns

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