In a recent development, Judge Aileen Cannon has granted a temporary delay to the trial initiated by the Department of Justice under President Biden against former President Donald Trump.
The trial pertains to allegations of Trump retaining classified documents after the conclusion of his presidency.
During a hearing on November 1, it was stated that "pre-trial deadlines temporarily stayed pending order to follow." The Department of Justice's representative, Jay Bratt, reportedly urged Judge Cannon not to postpone the trial, emphasizing that the trial in Washington, D.C. should not dictate the schedule in this case.
Trump's attorney, Todd Blanche, argued that the prosecutors must be realistic about the case, highlighting the fact that the classified documents can only be accessed in secure government rooms. "It has been extremely difficult to have access," Blanche stated.
At one point, Judge Cannon asked the Department of Justice to provide an example of a situation where they had pursued two criminal cases within a condensed timeline, with trial dates set within three months. However, no response was given.
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