Court Pauses Trump Classified Documents Case After Special Counsel's Request
Special Counsel Seeks Delay Following Trump's Electoral Victory
A US appeals court has paused the case against Donald Trump over classified documents at the request of Special Counsel Jack Smith.
District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the initial charges, challenging Smith's appointment.
Following Trump's win in the November presidential election, Smith requested a pause until December 2, citing the Department of Justice's policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
Trump faces charges of mishandling classified documents and conspiracy but remains embattled in state cases in New York and Georgia.
His New York conviction for falsifying business records connected to a 2016 hush-money payment could result in a fine and probation.
Meanwhile, the Georgia racketeering case is likely to be paused during his presidency.
District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the initial charges, challenging Smith's appointment.
Following Trump's win in the November presidential election, Smith requested a pause until December 2, citing the Department of Justice's policy against prosecuting a sitting president.
Trump faces charges of mishandling classified documents and conspiracy but remains embattled in state cases in New York and Georgia.
His New York conviction for falsifying business records connected to a 2016 hush-money payment could result in a fine and probation.
Meanwhile, the Georgia racketeering case is likely to be paused during his presidency.
