Trump's Request , For Special Master Review , Formally Dismissed by Judge.
CNN reports that a judge has dismissed former President Donald Trump's request for a special master review of evidence seized from his Florida estate.
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Judge Aileen Cannon formally dismissed the case on December 12.
The case being dismissed reportedly gives the Justice Department full access to tens of thousands of records and other items found in Trump's beach club and private office.
The case being dismissed reportedly gives the Justice Department full access to tens of thousands of records and other items found in Trump's beach club and private office.
The Justice Department is investigating whether three criminal statutes were violated by Trump in bringing sensitive government documents to Mar-a-Lago.
In recent weeks, the federal grand jury overseeing the investigation heard testimony from Trump aides.
CNN reports that special counsel Jack Smith has recently taken control of the investigation.
Trump's attempt to obtain a special master review has reportedly slowed down the investigation and impeded prosecutors' ability to question witnesses.
According to Trump, some of the documents obtained by the FBI were covered by attorney-client privelage, executive privilege or were otherwise outside the bounds of the probe.
The Justice Department argued that a third-party, special master review was unnecessary and would impede their investigation.
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Earlier in the litigation, the Justice Department was granted permission to use documents marked as classified that were seized in the search as part of its investigation
