A US judge in Florida dismissed the case on Monday criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally concealing classified documents after leaving office, marking another major legal victory for the former Republican president in his bid to return to the White House.

U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannonappointed by Trump, ruled that special prosecutor Jack Smith, who is leading the prosecution, was appointed to his position illegally and did not have the authority to prosecute the case.

It was another legal triumph for Trump after the US Supreme Court ruled on July 1 that: As a former president, he has immunity from prosecution. for many of his actions in office.

Cannon’s sentencing came two days after Trump became the subject of a trial. attempted assassination of a pre-election rally in western Pennsylvania. Trump will be formally named the Republican presidential nominee this week in Milwaukee to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in the November 5 U.S. election.

The prosecutor’s office will most likely appeal the verdict. In other cases, the courts have repeatedly confirmed the powers US Department of Justice appoint special prosecutors to conduct politically sensitive investigations.

A representative for Smith did not immediately respond to a request for comment.