UPDATE
Jun 24, 2023 7:00 AM CDT
Former President Donald Trump’s trial in his classified documents case, scheduled to begin on August 14th as set by US District Judge Aileen Cannon, is now facing challenges. Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion requesting a delay until December 11th, arguing that the August start date does not allow for sufficient time for effective preparation by both sides, according to a report by ABC News. The defense teams for Trump and co-defendant Walt Nauta do not oppose moving the start date, with obtaining the necessary security clearances for defense lawyers to review the classified documents being a significant factor in the pretrial proceedings.
Jun 20, 2023 10:15 AM CDT
Those keeping track of Donald Trump’s legal issues regarding classified documents have been given a trial starting date of August 14th, announced by federal judge Aileen Cannon, as reported by Politico. However, it is highly likely that the trial will face significant delays, as noted by The New York Times. Several matters, including the discussion and display of classified material by attorneys, need to be resolved before the trial can commence. Politico points out that delays of weeks or even months are typical once a date has been set in cases handled by Cannon.
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Nonetheless, this starting date indicates that the court is committed to progressing the case as efficiently as possible, says former federal prosecutor Brandon L. Van Grack, who spoke to The New York Times. He adds that although it’s unlikely to be upheld, it is a positive signal for all parties involved, as well as the public, who would want the case to move forward expeditiously. Special counsel Jack Smith has stated that the trial is not expected to last longer than three weeks, according to The Hill. (Trump has recently cited being too busy as his excuse for not returning the documents to federal officials.)
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