Key Takeaways
- The US Court denied former US President Donald Trump’s attempt to dismiss criminal charges in a case involving his alleged mishandling of classified materials.
- The case is significant as it comes amid other ongoing legal cases involving Trump and ahead of the 2024 US presidential election.
- Trump is facing charges in a classified documents case, which is a major development in the ongoing legal battle involving the former US President.
Washington: The US District Court for the Southern District of Florida denied a request by former US President Donald Trump to dismiss criminal charges in a case involving his alleged mishandling of classified materials.
“Upon careful review of the Motion, related filings, and the arguments raised during the hearing, Defendant’s Motion is denied without prejudice,” District Judge Aileen Cannon said in an order filed Thursday.
Earlier in the day, Trump attended a hearing for the case in Florida.
Efforts to resolve the classified documents case come amid other ongoing legal cases involving Trump and ahead of the 2024 US presidential election, in which Trump is the leading Republican candidate.
