Posted 4/5/2024, 12:00:00 PM
Special Counsel Could Seek to Remove Judge From Trump Docs Case Over Jury Instruction Dispute
- Special counsel Jack Smith could seek to remove Judge Aileen Cannon from Trump classified docs case over "nuclear button" jury instruction dispute
- Cannon proposed jury instructions based on Trump's disputed Presidential Records Act defense, drawing ire from prosecutors
- Smith says Cannon's proposals could irreparably taint a trial, has hinted at appealing to higher court to remove her
- Cannon has defended her actions, accused Smith of being "unjust,” but said he can appeal if he wants
- Replacing Cannon would likely make pre-election trial impossible given need to reset case, despite Trump facing multiple charges