Donald Trump demands court holds off on scheduling his trial in classified doc case as his presidential run could delay proceedings until after the 2024 election
Judge Aileen Cannon, who is overseeing the case, initially set a date for the classified documents trial of August 14
Prosecutors then asked for it to be pushed back to December, saying that extra time was needed for his lawyers to obtain security clearance to view the files
On Monday night Trump's lawyers argued for it to be further delayed, insisting that its unprecedented nature meant it could not be rushed
By Harriet Alexander For Dailymail.com
Published: 23:45 EDT, 10 July 2023 | Updated: 08:43 EDT, 11 July 2023
Donald Trump's lawyers want to delay his trial in the classified doc case for an undetermined amount of time and suggest the case might not be ready until after the 2024 presidential election.
The former president's lawyers asked the Florida judge late Monday night to give them more time before his trial on allegations of mishandling the documents, arguing the unprecedented case requires 'a measured consideration and timeline.'
An initial trial date was set by Judge Aileen Cannon of August 14. Prosecutors then asked for that date to be pushed to December to give Trump's legal team the time needed to get the required security clearances.
On Monday, Trump's team responded to the prosecutors' December request and said it was too soon.
'While the Government appears to favor an expedited (and therefore cursory) approach to this case, it cannot point to any exigency or urgency requiring a rapid adjudication,' the legal team wrote.
'There is no ongoing threat to national security interests nor any concern regarding continued criminal activity.
'By contrast, Defense counsel submits that the Court's paramount concern must be that Defendants receive a fair trial, which requires adequate time to prepare a defense.'
more
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12285459/Donald-Trump-opposes-quick-trial-Mar-Lago-documents-case.html
