Trump Special Counsel Asks Court to Revive Documents Case
- Judge found special counsel appointment unconstitutional
- Indictment charged Trump with obstruction, mishandling secrets
Jack Smith
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US prosecutors are seeking to reinstate the criminal case charging Donald Trump with mishandling classified documents and obstruction, arguing a Florida judge was wrong to toss out the indictment this summer.
Less than three months before US voters decide if Trump should win a second term as president, Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office on Monday asked an appeals court to reverse US District Judge Aileen Cannon’s July order. Prosecutors say Cannon erred in finding Smith’s appointment was unconstitutional.