Judge Chutkan Unimpressed by Donald Trump’s ‘Sneaky Strategy’: Attorney

Story by Sean O’Driscoll. September 26, 2024.

  • Judge’s Decision: Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to delay his election-fraud case by allowing a 180-page opening brief from the prosecution.
  • Trump’s Indictment: Trump faces charges for allegedly trying to overturn the 2020 election results, with the prosecution aiming to present comprehensive evidence early in the trial.
  • Prosecutor’s Strategy: The detailed brief aims to address all immunity challenges upfront, preventing mid-trial objections.
  • Political Implications: The prosecution’s evidence could be damaging for Trump during the presidential election season.

In her order, Judge Chutkan wrote: “The rest of the nine-page opposition rehashes Defendant’s position that immunity briefing should not begin until he files a motion to dismiss several months from now. The court has already addressed the scheduling objections Defendant raised when he was given an opportunity to do so.”

Judge Tanya Chutkan gives Trump deadline to object to unsealing Jan. 6 evidence

Story by Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News. September 27, 2024.