Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a delay in the scheduling for former President Donald Trump's case related to the subversion of the 2020 election results.
This move could push any significant developments in the case into September at the earliest. The request for more time was made to the judge overseeing the case, indicating the complexity and the amount of detail the Justice Department needs to sort through before proceeding.
This delay signifies the meticulous approach being taken in one of the most high-profile legal challenges facing the former president, related to his actions surrounding the January 6 Capitol riot.
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This is just another attempt by the left to drag out the legal process and keep Trump in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. They can't beat him at the polls, so they're trying to tie him up in court forever. It's clear they're scared of his influence and are doing everything they can to prevent him from running again.
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Smith seeks to delay deadlines in Trump Jan. 6 case
Special counsel Jack Smith asked for additional time to settle how to proceed with former President Trump’s Jan. 6 prosecution, asking to bump back a swift set of deadlines ignited when the case
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