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Federal judge orders release of John Strand from Jan. 6 prison term

John Herbert Strand, the former model and actor who went to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 to defend Dr. Simone Gold of America’s Frontline Doctors, was ordered released on July 15 following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling blocking the application of a 20-year felony obstruction charge. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper Granted Strand’s motion […]

This Is an ‘Opportunity for the 11th Circuit to Remove Judge Cannon’

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Weissmann said on MSNBC’s “Ana Cabrera Report” on Monday that Judge Eileen Cannon’s dismissal of former President Donald Trump’s classified documents lawsuit in Florida presents an “opportunity” for the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to remove Cannon from office if it finds the lawsuit frivolous. “I think what Barb said […]

Judge Cannon’s Dismissal ‘Blessing in Disguise,’ Case Can Be Appealed Immediately

MSNBC legal analyst and former Obama federal prosecutor Barbara McQuaid said Monday on MSNBC’s “Ana Cabrera Report” that Judge Eileen Cannon’s dismissal of former President Donald Trump’s classified documents lawsuit in Florida is a “blessing in the balance” because the case is “immediately appealable.” “This is a terrible decision and I think she is wrong […]

Judge Tosses Documents Case Against Trump; Jack Smith Appointment Unconstitutional

A federal judge in Florida on Monday dismissed the prosecution of former President Donald Trump in the “Documents” case, ruling that special counsel Jack Smith was not appointed in a constitutional or lawful manner. Judge Eileen Cannon granted the defense’s motion, ruling that Smith could not lawfully bring charges against Trump in federal court because […]

Trump classified documents case dismissed by district judge

A district court judge in Florida has dismissed a document lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the “appointment and funding” of special counsel Jack Smith was “unlawful” because it circumvented Congress. The case concerns allegations that President Trump took classified documents from his time in the White House and stored them in his […]

Trump’s Florida case stunningly dismissed after judge finds appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution

Former President Donald Trump’s classified documents lawsuit was surprisingly dismissed by a federal judge in Florida on Monday, eliminating one of his biggest legal charges just 113 days before the Nov. 5 election. Judge Eileen Cannon dismissed the lawsuit against the Republican presidential candidate, widely considered the most serious of his four criminal cases, on […]

Judge Dismisses Trump’s Classified Documents Case Based On Jack Smith’s Unlawful Appointment

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case granted his motion to dismiss the indictment Monday. Judge Aileen Cannon agreed to dismiss the case based on Trump’s argument that special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment was unlawful. She wrote that his appointment violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution. “Both the Appointments […]