Legal Roadblocks in Trump Case, Says Legal Experts

Significant Legal Victory for Trump

The postponement of former President Donald Trump's classified documents case by a federal judge this week is seen as a substantial legal victory for Trump, according to legal analysts.

Special Counsel's Limited Options

Renato Mariotti, a former federal prosecutor, opined that there's virtually nothing special counsel Jack Smith can do to expedite the process. He stated that the judges have broad discretion over their trial calendar, which allows Judge Cannon to refrain from setting a trial date at present.

Challenges for Smith's Team

Brandon Van Grack, another former federal prosecutor, suggested that Smith's team will face significant challenges due to Judge Cannon's numerous scheduled pretrial motion hearings from Trump and two co-defendants, which Judge Cannon believes are meritorious.

Case in "Deep Freeze"

Harry P. Litman, a law professor and former U.S. attorney, concurred with these views, stating that the case is now in a "deep freeze" following the recent order.

Allegations of Intentional Delay

Several television legal analysts alleged that Judge Cannon is intentionally delaying the case with her latest order. The Epoch Times reached out to the court for comments.

Unwarranted Complaints

However, Tim Fitton, the head of the Judicial Watch legal group, argued that complaints about Judge Cannon's decisions are unwarranted, stating that such a timeline is normal and not surprising.

Trump's Reaction

After the disclosure, President Trump expressed his belief on his Truth Social platform that Smith should be arrested and called for the case to be immediately dropped.

Future Trial Possibilities

Judge Cannon has rejected two attempts by Trump to dismiss the charges. She indicated that Trump's arguments that the documents were personal records may influence how she instructs the jury at a potential future trial, a decision that could lead to an appeal by prosecutors and more delays.

Charges Against Trump

Trump has pleaded not guilty to 40 charges related to allegations that he illegally retained classified documents at his home after leaving in January 2021 and obstructed officials' attempts to retrieve them. Two of his aides, Walt Nauta and Carlos de Oliveira, have also been charged in the case.

Additional Charges

Trump also faces charges in New York, where a trial is currently ongoing in which he is accused of falsifying business records during the 2016 election. Election interference charges were also filed in Fulton County, Georgia, and Washington. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges as well, arguing they're part of an orchestrated plot to imperil his 2024 reelection chances.

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