Special Counsel Is Appealing Dismissal of Trump Documents Case

Elizabeth Wasserman

17 July 2024 at 3:39 pm·1-min read

(Bloomberg) -- US Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a notice of appeal with a federal court in Florida to challenge a judge’s decision earlier this week dismissing charges against Donald Trump over mishandling classified information and obstruction.

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