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Appeals Court Dismisses Case Against Trump Associates in Classified Documents Probe

The federal appeals court has officially dismissed the obstruction case against Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira linked to Trump’s classified documents investigation.

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The dismissal of the classified documents case underscores the alarming entanglement between Donald Trump and the DOJ, raising questions about the integrity of the justice system under his influence.
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The dismissal of the charges against Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira underscores significant legal setbacks for the prosecution related to the Mar-a-Lago documents case and raises questions about the accountability of those involved.
BREAKING: Federal appeals court drops Mar-a-Lago docs case against Trump aides
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The dismissal of the case against Trump’s associates underscores the complexities of legal accountability surrounding former presidents and raises questions about transparency in the Justice Department's decision-making.
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Feb 11th, 2025, 5:37 PM ET

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The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has dismissed the obstruction charges against Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, associates of Donald Trump, in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. This dismissal follows earlier actions where the case against Trump was also dropped, aligning with DOJ policies regarding prosecuting sitting presidents. The appeals court's decision concluded a legal battle initiated by special counsel Jack Smith. The Justice Department may now face pressure to release reports related to the case, although it's uncertain if they will comply given the political implications.

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