News Brief (April 5): Judge Takes Action on Trump’s Motion to Dismiss Classified Docs Case | AUDIO

Published on April 5, 2024

Good morning, and welcome to The Epoch Times News Brief for Friday, April 5, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas. Today, we look at stories ranging from former President Donald Trump’s legal battles to new moves on a state’s unique Electoral College system—and even the potential health benefits of your morning Joe. Let’s dive into the headlines. Judge Rejects Trump Motion to Dismiss Documents Case, Criticizes Special Counsel Request as ‘Unjust’ U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied former President Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss an indictment, which accuses him of improperly handling classified documents. Judge Cannon stated that the charges do not depend on the Presidential Records Act, indicating that this statute is not essential for defining the offenses alleged....

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