Trump Special Counsel to Appeal Dismissal of Documents Case

  • Judge found special counsel appointment unconstitutional
  • Case goes to appeals court that rebuffed Florida judge before

Jack Smith

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Special Counsel Jack Smith will appeal a Florida judge’s decision dismissing the federal case charging Donald Trump with mishandling classified information and obstruction, according to a spokesman for Smith’s office.

US District Judge Aileen Cannon on Monday tossed out the case after finding Attorney General Merrick Garland’s appointment of Smith as special counsel to investigate Trump was unconstitutional. The government now will take the fight to the 11th Circuit US Court of Appeals.