Key takeaways:
- A federal judge has granted a delay in the trial of former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- The criminal case involves the alleged mishandling of sensitive government records by Trump and his co-defendant, Nauta.
- The proceedings are being closely watched by legal experts and the public, as the outcome could have major implications for the former president.
A federal judge has granted a delay in the trial of former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents. The first pretrial conference in the proceedings was pushed back four days, from Friday to July 18.
The request for the delay was filed by Trump’s attorneys on Monday, claiming any further legal action could make it impossible to sit an impartial jury and result in a “miscarriage of justice.” The Justice Department had suggested its own proposal for the trial to begin Dec. 11.
The order comes after Walt Nauta, an aide to Trump who prosecutors name as a co-conspirator in the case, filed a request Monday to delay the conference, as his lawyer, Stanley Woodward, is involved in a bench trial that began on July 5.
The criminal case involves the alleged mishandling of sensitive government records by Trump and his co-defendant, Nauta. The pretrial conference will involve matters relating to the use of classified material as the case proceeds.
The proceedings are being closely watched by legal experts and the public, as the outcome could have major implications for the former president. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has not been charged with any crime. It is unclear how long the trial will take or when a verdict will be reached.
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