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Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case
Aileen Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump
The judge said the appointment of a special master was "unnecessary"
WEB Judge Aileen Cannon has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump. In a ruling Monday, Cannon said the appointment of a special master to review the documents was "unnecessary" and that the Justice Department could continue its investigation.
The Justice Department had argued that a special master was needed to protect Trump's rights and to ensure that any privileged documents were not disclosed. However, Cannon said that the department had not shown that a special master was necessary and that the appointment would only delay the investigation.
Cannon's ruling is a major victory for Trump, who has been under investigation for months for his handling of classified documents. The Justice Department is now expected to appeal Cannon's ruling, which could delay the investigation further.
The case is the latest in a series of legal battles between Trump and the Justice Department. Trump has been accused of obstructing justice, witness tampering, and campaign finance violations. He has denied all of the charges.
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