The trial date has been set, Trump's confidential documents | time | date
According to Reuters, on June 20th local time, US District Court Judge Erin Cannon set August 14th as the trial date for former US President Trump's "Confidential Documents" case. Previously, Trump was charged 37 federal criminal charges by the US Department of Justice for mishandling confidential documents and obstructing judicial justice during his resignation.
According to reports, the trial is scheduled to start on August 14th and last for two weeks. Cannon will preside over the trial of this case in the federal court in Piersburg, Florida. Prosecutors and defense lawyers must submit all pre-trial motions before July 24th.
Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has promised a prompt trial of Trump on 37 federal felony charges.
However, legal experts say that considering the complexity of handling highly confidential evidence, the challenges posed by Trump's legal team to government pre-trial motions, and the judges' scheduling of the trial process, the trial of Trump "cannot be swift".
According to CNN, Cannon stated in a written document that due to the complexity of the case and issues related to confidential information, both parties may request a postponement of the trial date.
Miami lawyers also stated that the date may undergo significant changes as once ordered by the judge, parties typically consult the judge's office to discuss their plans and schedule, and set additional dates for subsequent hearings.
According to Reuters, the first debate for Republican presidential candidates in the United States is scheduled for August 23rd. If the trial date is determined, Trump will face trial nine days before the first debate.
A spokesperson for Jack Smith's office declined to comment, and Trump's lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to previous reports, on June 13th local time, Trump appeared in a federal court in Miami, Florida on 37 federal criminal charges related to the "Confidential Documents" case. During this period, he declared himself "innocent" through a lawyer.
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