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US Judge in Florida Blocks Special Counsel's Trump Report


Published on 2025-01-07 15:00:53 - MSN
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  • A federal judge in Florida issued an order Tuesday blocking the Justice Department from releasing a final report on two criminal probes into President-elect Donald Trump's conduct.

A federal judge in Florida has issued a ruling that temporarily blocks Special Counsel Jack Smith from accessing certain materials related to former President Donald Trump's case involving classified documents. The decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon came in response to a motion by Trump's legal team, arguing that the special counsel's appointment was improper and that the use of an out-of-district grand jury for ongoing investigations was inappropriate. This ruling delays the special counsel's ability to review and potentially use these materials in their investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents post-presidency. The case has drawn significant attention due to its implications for the legal proceedings against Trump and the broader discussion on the powers of special counsels.

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