She wrote the Special Counsel failed to brief her on other remedies beyond dismissal. "Startlingly, the Special Counsel submitted nothing" during a "lengthy hearing," Cannon wrote. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementJudge Aileen Cannon didn't just throw out the criminal charges alleging Donald Trump mishandled classified documents — she also suggested Special Counsel Jack Smith didn't take her seriously enough. The legality of special counsels has been debated for years, and Cannon wrote Monday that Congress needs to bestow such legal powers.

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