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Prosecutors Challenge Judge's Approach in Trump's Classified Documents Case

Special Counsel Jack Smith criticizes the judge's 'fundamentally flawed' jury instructions, highlighting the irrelevance of the Presidential Records Act.

  • Federal prosecutors warn Judge Aileen Cannon's jury instructions in Donald Trump's classified documents case rest on a 'fundamentally flawed legal premise'.
  • Special Counsel Jack Smith criticizes Cannon's order, emphasizing the Presidential Records Act has no relevance in a case involving classified documents.
  • Prosecutors argue Trump's claim of designating sensitive documents as personal is unsupported by witness testimonies.
  • Legal experts express concern over Cannon's handling of the case and the potential delay of the trial.
  • Trump, facing multiple criminal cases, denies wrongdoing in the mishandling of classified documents.
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