Quiver Quantitative - Former President Donald Trump is making concerted efforts to delay imminent deadlines in federal criminal cases set against him in Washington and Florida. His legal team's maneuvers come right on the heels of the beginning of his civil fraud trial in New York. Prosecutors have argued that these delay tactics are strategic attempts by Trump to circumvent trial dates that are set for the upcoming year.
In Florida's case, which revolves around accusations of Trump mishandling state secrets, the prosecution is contesting the defense's proposition to push imminent crucial dates to January. Concurrently, in the Washington case, where Trump is expected to challenge the 2020 election obstruction indictment by Oct. 9, a two-month extension has been requested. Prosecutors responded assertively, stating that Trump should not be permitted to delay the trial using unwarranted extensions.
While the federal trials in Washington and Florida are scheduled for March 4 and May 20 respectively, Trump is concurrently grappling with a fraud trial in Manhattan, another trial planned for January for a civil defamation suit, and two state criminal lawsuits. All these legal battles are unfolding even as he embarks on his third presidential campaign.
In the backdrop of these legal skirmishes, a notable point of contention has been whether the former president is entitled to executive immunity. In September, Trump's legal representatives requested a two-month extension to address this issue, citing its complexity and novelty. They have also contended with the government's proposed timeline, specifically concerning handling classified evidence. However, prosecutors argue that Trump's lawyers have not done their part, with some not even having submitted the necessary paperwork for security clearances.
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