Judge Cannon Smacks Down Jack Smith Again – Rejects His Request to Force Trump to Reveal Defense Strategy
Judge Aileen Cannon denied without prejudice Special Counsel Jack Smith’s motion to compel Trump to disclose his defense strategy in the classified documents case in Florida.
In November, Jack Smith tried to force Trump to disclose his decision on whether he would use an “advice-of-counsel” defense in the classified documents case.
This could have forced Trump to waive attorney-client privilege.
Thankfully Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, denied Jack Smith’s request.
“Denying without prejudice Special Counsel’s Motion to Compel Disclosure Regarding Advice-of-Counsel Defense. The Court has reviewed the Motion, Defendants’ Opposition, the Special Counsel’s Reply, and is fully advised in the premises. Assuming the facts and circumstances in this case warrant an order compelling disclosure of an advice-of-counsel trial defense,
