U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has indefinitely postponed the trial date for Donald Trump and his co-defendants in a case where he is accused of mishandling classified documents.
The trial, initially set for May 20, 2024, was vacated to allow time for the resolution of numerous pre-trial motions and issues related to the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA).
"Judge CANNON has indefinitely postponed Donald Trump's trial date in Florida," Politico's Kyle Cheney wrote on Tuesday.
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In her five-page ruling, Cannon claimed that setting a final trial date at this stage would be "imprudent and inconsistent" with ensuring a fair trial.
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"The ends of justice served by this continuance outweigh the best interest of the public and Defendantsin a speedy trial," the judge wrote.
This decision follows extensive discussions and filings by the parties involved, underscoring the intricate nature of the case, which includes charges againstTrump and two co-defendants, Waltine Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira.
The court has scheduled multiple hearings over the coming months to manage these complexities, including sealed hearings and discussions on grand jury matters, the ruling said.
The next status conference is set for July 22, 2024. It could be months before Cannon sets a new trial date.
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