On Tuesday afternoon, Judge Aileen Cannon indefinitely postponed Jack Smith’s “classified” documents witch hunt against President Trump.
Judge Cannon’s Tuesday afternoon ruling effectively pauses further pre-trial proceedings while the court navigates through a maze of discovery matters, disclosure issues, and other legal motions.
🚨BREAKING: Donald Trump’s classified documents trial in Florida “postponed indefinitely” by Judge Cannon
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) May 7, 2024
As previously reported, on Monday night, Judge Cannon delayed a crucial deadline in the classified documents case against President Trump, after Special Counsel Jack Smith admitted that the FBI tampered with evidence.
Judge Cannon issued a temporary stay to the May 9 deadline for President Trump and his co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, concerning CIPA.
Here is the relevant portion of Judge Cannon’s order:
BREAKING: Judge Aileen Cannon has postponed Donald Trump's trial date in Florida indefinitely.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) May 7, 2024
Judge Cannon has vacated the May 20, 2024 trial date and is unable to set a new date because it "would be imprudent" with so many "pending pre-trial motions."
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You can read the full order HERE:
