Special Counsel Jack Smith Suggests July 8 for Trump’s Trial in Classified Documents Case, Defendants Propose August and September
In a recent court filing on Thursday, Special Counsel Jack Smith proposed that the trial for former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants, Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira, regarding the classified documents case should commence on July 8. However, attorneys for Trump, Nauta, and De Oliveira suggested alternative trial dates in their filings.
Trump’s legal team proposed that his trial with De Oliveira begin on August 12, while Nauta’s trial should start on September 9. The attorneys argued that the former president cannot receive a fair trial before November’s election due to his campaign obligations and critical political dates, such as the Republican National Convention.
The current trial schedule for Trump’s several criminal cases remains uncertain, with the classified documents case initially slated to go to trial in May. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who is presiding over this case, is expected to discuss the trial date at a hearing scheduled for Friday.
It is important to note that on Wednesday, the Supreme Court announced it would hear arguments concerning presidential immunity and its potential impact on Smith’s 2020 election interference case. A decision from the high court could potentially influence the outcome of the classified documents case as well.
Background on the Classified Documents Case
The classified documents case revolves around materials that were reportedly taken from the White House after Trump’s presidency ended. The former president and his two co-defendants face charges related to their alleged handling of these documents, which included removing some markings indicating classified information.
Stay tuned for more updates on this ongoing story as further developments emerge.
