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Judge Blocks Release of Trump’s Classified Documents Report, Upholding Secrecy

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A ruling by US District Judge Aileen Cannon has prevented the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report regarding Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents. This decision is significant as it supports Trump's efforts to keep findings from the investigation hidden from the public. The report, which was submitted to former Attorney General Merrick Garland, remains sealed due to ongoing legal disputes. Cannon criticized Smith for writing the report after her earlier ruling dismissed the case, stating that it was not customary for a prosecutor to release findings when charges were contested and not proven. Appeals from transparency groups are still ongoing regarding the report's status.

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