US judge delays deadlines in Donald Trump’s 2020 election subversion case – here’s why

A U.S. judge on Friday delayed the deadline for the president-elect Donald TrumpHis case to overturn the 2020 election came after federal prosecutors said they were grappling with the “unprecedented situation” surrounding his impending return to the White House.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan in Washington approved the request by Special Prosecutor Jack Smith, who prosecuted the case. criminal caseputting aside court-ordered deadlines while weighing his future.

Prosecutors wrote that the delay was necessary to “allow the Government time to evaluate this unprecedented situation and determine the appropriate path forward consistent with Department of Justice policy.”

What Does the Policy Say?

In accordance with the Ministry of Justice’s policy dating back to the 1970s, sitting president cannot be subject to criminal prosecution.

The Justice Department is discussing how to end the case as Trump prepares to assume the presidency again, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.

Trump pleaded not guilty last year to four charges accusing the Republican of conspiring to obstruct the tallying and certification of votes following his 2020 loss to Democrats. Joe Biden. Efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn Biden’s victory culminated in the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, after the then-president gave an impassioned speech near the White House.

2024 US Elections

Trump defeats Democratic Vice President in Tuesday’s election Kamala HarrisAn almost certain victory that would end two federal lawsuits against him.

Trump’s lawyers had until November 21 to respond to Smith’s claim that the case could continue some time later. US Supreme Court The decision gives former presidents broad immunity from investigation for official actions they took while in office.

Smith said prosecutors will let the judge know by Dec. 2 how they plan to proceed.

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