Coverage dated June 8, 2023 to June 11, 2023

Trump-appointed judge returns to spotlight in ex-president’s federal criminal case

Headline from Local News 8, from the development of Jun 9, 2023

Newest development Jun 12, 2023 · 3 reportsPolitiFact - Aileen Cannon, the Trump-appointed judge in the documents case, wasn't pictured in a Team Trump hat

By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Federal judge Aileen Cannon entered the public spotlight last summer when she oversaw court proceedings related to the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

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Jun 9, 2023Names this update
Trump-appointed judge returns to spotlight in ex-president’s federal criminal case
Headline from Local News 8 ·
Jun 12, 2023Newest
PolitiFact - Aileen Cannon, the Trump-appointed judge in the documents case, wasn't pictured in a Team Trump hat
Headline from PolitiFact ·

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24 articles, oldest first.

The Daily Caller
REPORT: Trump-Appointed Judge To Initially Oversee Federal Case (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 8, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was appointed to the bench by former President Trump, will initially oversee his federal case.
Fortune
Donald Trump's case is assigned to a judge who has already faced blistering criticism for a previous ruling in the former president's favor (opens Fortune)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Fortune's feed description
The case was assigned to Judge Aileen Cannon, a former federal prosecutor who was nominated to the bench by Trump in 2020.
NPR
The judge assigned to oversee Trump's criminal case was appointed by Trump himself (opens NPR)
Published Jun 8, 2023
NPR's feed description
Judge Aileen Cannon was appointed to the bench by Trump in 2020. She ruled in favor of Trump's request to appoint a special master to review documents seized by the FBI in Florida last summer.
The New Republic
Trump Judge Aileen Cannon Will Oversee Classified Documents Case (opens The New Republic)
Published Jun 8, 2023
The New Republic's feed description
Aileen Cannon has a history of delivering wins for Team Trump.
Slate Magazine
Judge Aileen Cannon Can Absolutely Sink the Federal Prosecution of Trump (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Slate Magazine's feed description
This is excellent news for Trump and exceedingly bad news for Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Forbes
Trump Will Face Aileen Cannon—A Florida Judge He Appointed—Following Indictment, Reports Say (opens Forbes)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon, a controversial figure in the DOJ’s classified documents probe that former president Donald Trump himself appointed to the bench in 2020, will reportedly oversee the case.
Tucson
Trump-appointed judge assigned to oversee criminal case; 2 Trump lawyers resign. Get the latest. (opens Tucson)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Tucson's feed description
A person familiar with the matter says the case has been assigned to Judge Aileen Cannon, a former federal prosecutor who was nominated to the bench by Trump in 2020 and sits in Fort Pierce.
Insider
Luck of the draw: Trump's judge will likely be his appointee Aileen Cannon, who has already handed him victories that had legal experts scratching their heads (opens Insider)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Insider's feed description
The news is positive for Trump, given that Cannon has ruled in his favor before. But the judge has the option of recusing herself.
Breitbart News
Judge Aileen Cannon to Preside over Trump's 'Boxes Hoax' Case (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
Trump-appointed U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon might preside over former President Donald Trump's second indictment, the "Boxes Hoax" case.
CBS News
Aileen Cannon, Trump-appointed judge, assigned initially to oversee documents case (opens CBS News)
Published Jun 8, 2023
CBS News's feed description
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon was appointed to the federal bench by former President Donald Trump in 2020.
Politico
Trump-appointed judge to oversee initial Florida court appearance (opens Politico)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Politico's feed description
Aileen Cannon previously sided with the former president.
Insider
Judge Aileen Cannon may have been appointed by Trump, but he'll turn on her if she ever sides against him during his criminal case, former prosecutors say (opens Insider)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Insider's feed description
One former prosecutor said Trump will "criticize anyone who doesn't do what he wants to do," even if that's a judge he appointed himself.
RedState
Trump-Appointed Judge Assigned to Oversee Document Case (for the Moment) (opens RedState)
Published Jun 8, 2023
RedState's feed description
Judge Aileen Cannon could be
Salon
"Nightmarish possibility": Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Cannon assigned to oversee Mar-a-Lago case (opens Salon)
Published Jun 8, 2023
Salon's feed description
Cannon handed "Trump a series of head-scratching victories" and appointed a special master last year.
Tampa Bay Times
Who is the Trump-appointed judge who could preside over his case? (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Jun 9, 2023
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
Aileen Cannon has faced criticism for her handling of a civil case involving documents seized by the FBI from Mar-a-Lago.
Local News 8
Trump-appointed judge returns to spotlight in ex-president’s federal criminal case (opens Local News 8)
Published Jun 9, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Federal judge Aileen Cannon entered the public spotlight last summer when she oversaw court proceedings related to the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
The Times of Israel
Trump-appointed judge said assigned to initially oversee ex-US president’s case (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Jun 9, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
Judge Aileen Cannon previously gave Republican nomination frontrunner 'head-scratching victories' during court review of documents seized in 2022 FBI Mar-a-Lago raid, report says
The Guardian
Who is Aileen Cannon, the judge assigned in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case? (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 9, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
The Florida district judge was appointed by the ex-president three years ago and there’s no certainty she will remain on the case but her name is on the summons
PolitiFact
PolitiFact - Aileen Cannon, the Trump-appointed judge in the documents case, wasn't pictured in a Team Trump hat (opens PolitiFact)
Published Jun 11, 2023
PolitiFact's feed description
Judge Aileen Cannon’s assignment to oversee the federal case against former President Donald Trump drew some criticism,
Slate Magazine
How to Force Judge Aileen Cannon Off the Trump Case (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Jun 11, 2023
Slate Magazine's feed description
Ultimately, Judge Cannon should do the ethical thing and recuse herself. If she chooses not to, she should be removed.
The New Republic
Yes, You Should Worry That Aileen Cannon Will Be Trump’s Judge (opens The New Republic)
Published Jun 11, 2023
The New Republic's feed description
Aileen Cannon could make the classified documents case much, much easier for Trump.

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