In a recent court hearing, U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon expressed skepticism about dropping charges against Donald Trump’s co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, in a case involving classified documents. The defense argued for dismissal, citing lack of clear evidence that the employees were aware of an ongoing investigation or the presence of classified materials in the boxes they handled. However, the prosecutors maintained that the information in the indictment was sufficient, and Judge Cannon suggested that these arguments could be presented at trial rather than seeking dismissal.
During the two-hour hearing, Judge Cannon raised pointed questions and noted that the defense attorneys could make their case in front of a jury. She also indicated that she would not make an immediate ruling, leaving key decisions unresolved that could impact the trial timeline. The case revolves around allegations that Nauta and De Oliveira conspired with Trump to obstruct the investigation into missing government materials and withhold crucial evidence from officials, despite both defendants pleading not guilty to the charges brought against them.