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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 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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