Walt Nauta, a US Navy veteran and former White House military valet to ex-president Donald Trump, along with his lawyer Stanley Woodward, arrived at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida. In a significant development, Donald Trump has requested the federal court to postpone setting a date for his criminal trial relating to classified documents, emphasizing that such an unprecedented case necessitates careful consideration and a suitable timeline.
Trump’s attorneys, in conjunction with Walt Nauta, have highlighted the challenges they face in preparing for a trial before the presidential election on November 5, 2024, for which Trump is seeking the Republican nomination. They firmly assert that holding a trial during the election period would undeniably impact the outcome of the election and critically impede the defendants’ chances of a fair trial.
The joint court filing, presented to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, was a response to the Department of Justice’s request to push back the trial’s start date to mid-December, a proposal deemed unrealistic by the defense attorneys, given the sheer volume of evidence and unique circumstances surrounding the case.
The defense attorneys elaborated on the need to postpone any consideration of a new trial date, offering several reasons to support their stance. They highlighted the significant legal questions that the case raises, particularly the unaddressed intersection between the charges and the Presidential Records Act. Moreover, they emphasized the complexities associated with discussing classified material in a criminal trial and the potential challenges of jury selection during a presidential election.
Additionally, the attorneys expressed their belief that the indictment against Trump and Nauta will ultimately be dismissed. It is widely anticipated that Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, will adjourn the criminal trial, originally scheduled for August 14, to allow ample time for adequate preparation.
Walt Nauta recently pleaded not guilty to the six counts against him, including conspiracy, obstructing justice, withholding documents, concealing documents, and making false representations. Trump, on the other hand, had previously pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal counts.
Given the sensitive nature of the case, which revolves around top-secret documents stored at Trump’s residence, adherence to the federal statute governing the proceedings will likely extend the timeline.
Earlier on Monday, there was a dispute between the Justice Department and Nauta’s lawyers regarding the timing of a pre-trial hearing focused on the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA). The DOJ opposed Nauta’s request for a delay, deeming it unnecessary. However, in a subsequent filing, Trump’s attorneys announced an agreement with the DOJ to hold the CIPA hearing on Tuesday, July 18.
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