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Jack Smith Asks Judge Chutkan to Suspend President-elect Trump's Trial After Election Win

Nov 8, 2024, 05:20 PM

Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested that Judge Tanya Chutkan vacate all remaining deadlines and suspend proceedings in President-elect Donald Trump's election interference criminal trial in Washington, D.C. This request follows Trump's victory in the November 5, 2024, presidential election, with certification expected on January 6, 2025, and inauguration on January 20, 2025. Smith cited the need to "assess this unprecedented circumstance" and determine the appropriate course of action consistent with Department of Justice policy. The government plans to file a status report by December 2, 2024, outlining its intentions regarding the case.