By James Myers, OAN Staff
Monday, July 15, 2024 7:51 AM
In a shocking move, former President Donald Trump’s classified documents lawsuit was dismissed by a federal judge in Florida on Monday.
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Judge Eileen Cannon dismissed the lawsuit against President Trump, finding that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was illegal and unconstitutional.
“Because the appointment of Special Counsel Smith violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution, the indictment is dismissed.”
The justices also ruled that Congress must appoint “constitutional officers” and that Congress must approve expenditures in such cases.
“That role cannot be usurped or dispersed elsewhere by the executive branch, whether in this case or another, whether in time of national need or not,” Cannon wrote.
The former president was accused of hiding classified documents in his Mar-a-Lago home after leaving office and then trying to cover them up.
Meanwhile, the verdict came just days after an assassination attempt on the former president.
This is an ongoing story, please check back for future updates.
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