Jack Smith Seeks to Vacate Deadlines in President-elect Trump's Election Interference Case After Election Victory

Nov 8, 2024, 05:30 PM

Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion requesting U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to vacate all remaining pretrial deadlines in President-elect Donald Trump's federal election interference case in Washington, D.C. Smith cited the need to 'assess the unprecedented circumstances' following Trump's election victory and to determine the appropriate course of action. The motion proposes a December 2 deadline for a status report to inform the court of their deliberations. The case involves charges against Trump related to alleged interference in the 2020 election and the events of January 6.