The trial date for the case involving the classified documents of former President Donald Trump has been indefinitely postponed by the judge. This decision comes as a result of ongoing pretrial litigation, which includes disputes regarding the handling of classified information during the trial.
Judge Aileen Cannon has been consistently extending the deadlines in the case, which makes it highly unlikely that the trial will take place before Election Day.
According to the new order by Cannon, the Court finds it unwise and inconsistent with its duty to set a trial date at this point. This is because there are still numerous pre-trial and CIPA issues that need to be resolved. The Court needs to carefully consider the pending pre-trial motions, critical CIPA issues, and other preparations required to present the case to a jury.
According to Cannon, the current trial date of May 20, 2024, and associated calendar call will be vacated by the Court. This will be reset by a separate order once the matters before the Court are resolved. It is important to ensure that the Defendants’ right to due process is upheld and that the fair and efficient administration of justice is maintained.
Cannon has scheduled two hearings on May 22 to address two motions to dismiss.
Jack Smith, the special counsel, chose not to provide any comments regarding the delay.
In June of last year, Trump entered a plea of not guilty to a 37-count indictment concerning his handling of classified materials. Prosecutors alleged that he persistently refused to return numerous documents containing classified information, which encompassed everything from U.S. nuclear secrets to our nation’s defense capabilities. Furthermore, he actively obstructed the government’s attempts to retrieve these documents.
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