Federal Judge Hints Trump’s Election Case Trial Might Face Delay

Published on January 19, 2024

The Washington judge overseeing the election-related case against former President Donald Trump suggested that the trial, initially set for March 4, might be delayed, noting that the special counsel is not permitted to file substantive motions without permission. The restriction is in place while an appeal from the former president, based on presidential immunity grounds, is considered in a higher court. In an order issued Thursday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan clarified that the March 4 trial date, set in August of last year, was intended to give both President Trump’s team and the special counsel time to prepare for the case. However, amid President Trump’s ongoing appeal, the federal judge paused the case in December. On Thursday, she decided to maintain this pause....

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