Washington — In Washington, D.C., a federal judge on Friday rejected former President Donald Trump‘s attempt to dismiss the special counsel’s 2020 election interference case against him based on presidential immunity.
Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump cannot claim immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office for actions taken during his presidency. Trump argued that the special counsel’s four charges should be dropped, asserting that presidents are immune from criminal charges.
“Whatever immunities a sitting President may enjoy, the United States has only one Chief Executive at a time, and that position does not confer a lifelong ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ pass,” Chutkan wrote late Friday.
Trump did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Trump faces four federal charges, including conspiracy to defraud the U.S., related to his alleged attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The trial is scheduled to begin in March.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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