US District Judge Tonya Chutkan has requested the government and the defendant to propose dates for the trial on charges of election interference, being prosecuted by special counsel Jack Smith. Last week, the Justice Department proposed Jan. 2, 2024, as it aligns with the public’s desire for a speedy trial. However, former President Donald Trump’s lawyers have suggested a delay until April 2026, as reported by NBC News. They argue that the government’s objective is to prevent Trump and his counsel from adequately preparing for trial, and therefore, the court should deny their request.
Judge Chutkan has scheduled a hearing on Aug. 28 to determine the trial date. The defense insists on a yearslong delay, pushing the trial beyond the next presidential election, due to the extensive information that needs to be reviewed. The filing explains that with 11.5 million pages to examine, meeting the prosecution’s schedule would require reviewing about 100,000 pages per day. Additionally, there is the complication of Trump potentially needing to prepare for the trial and attend some sessions, as he is running for the GOP presidential nomination. CNN reports that Trump’s court schedule is already filling up.
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