Jack Smith Appeals Dismissal Of Trump’s Docs Case

CNBC reports:

Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday filed a notice appealing the stunning decision earlier this week by Florida court federal Judge Aileen Cannon that dismissed the criminal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.

Smith’s appeal, which was expected, will be heard in the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta, which reviews cases arising from Florida federal courts.

Cannon on Monday tossed out the case against Trump and two co-defendants, ruling that Smith’s appointment to prosecute cases involving the former president violated the appointments clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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