Judge in Trump documents case made multiple errors in earlier trial, exclusive report reveals

Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by former President Donald Trump to preside over his upcoming trial on handling classified documents, made two significant errors in a previous trial, including violating the defendant's constitutional right to a public trial. The judge closed jury selection to the defendant's family and the public, and also neglected to swear in the prospective jury pool. Legal experts argue that these errors could have invalidated the proceedings. Cannon's decision raises concerns about how she will handle the intense public interest in Trump's trial, which is scheduled to begin in 2024. The errors also highlight her judicial inexperience, according to former federal judges.