"Trump's Legal Maneuvers to Dismiss Classified Documents Case Under Scrutiny"
TL;DR
Former President Donald Trump's legal team filed multiple motions to dismiss the classified documents case brought by special counsel Jack Smith, arguing presidential immunity, unlawful appointment of the special counsel, inappropriate application of statutes, and Trump's right to custody of the documents under the Presidential Records Act. Trump and his aide, Walt Nauta, pleaded not guilty to charges related to mishandling classified materials, while a superseding indictment added obstruction counts. Trump has denied all charges, labeling the probe as a political witch hunt.
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- Trump files several motions to dismiss his classified documents case ABC News
- Trump seeks to dismiss Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, citing in part presidential immunity CNN
- Trump argues presidential immunity in push for dismissal of classified documents case The Guardian US
- A Trump Judge Under Scrutiny The New York Times
- Trump asks court to dismiss charges accusing him of illegally holding on to classified documents: Live The Independent
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