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January 1, Judge Halts Jan. 6 Trump Case: Ex-President Fights For Dismissal
The judge presiding over the case against former President Donald Trump and his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election acknowledged she does not have jurisdiction over the matter while it is pending before the Supreme Court.
She put a pause on the case against the Republican 2024 frontrunner until the high court determines its involvement.
Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the Supreme Court on Monday to rule on whether Trump can be prosecuted on charges relating to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.
A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but Trump said he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., to reverse that outcome. Smith is attempting to bypass the appeals court and have the Supreme Court take up the matter directly.
Late Monday, the Supreme Court asked Trump’s lawyers to respond to the special counsel’s motion by Wednesday, Dec. 20 — two days later than Smith had requested.
Lawyers for Trump filed a motion Tuesday urging Judge Tanya Chutkan to pause proceedings against Trump in the Jan. 6 case while his appeal is pending.
Chutkan, in a filing Wednesday, said she “agrees with both parties that Defendant’s appeal automatically stays any further proceedings that would move this case towards trial or impose additional burdens of litigation on Defendant.”
“Accordingly, and for clarity, the court hereby stays the deadlines and proceedings scheduled by its Pretrial Order, as amended,” Chutkan wrote.
She added that if Trump “asks the court reviewing his immunity appeal to also take a temporary jurisdiction over the enforcement of those measures, and that court agrees to do so, this court of course will be bound by that decision.”
The trial was set to begin March 4, but now that start date could be delayed. Chutkan said that she would reconsider the trial date at the completion of the appeals process.
In August, Trump pleaded not guilty in federal court to all four federal charges stemming from Smith’s investigation into 2020 election interference and the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights.
The Supreme Court’s next scheduled conference day for consideration of such matters is Jan. 5. The court’s brief order did not signal what it ultimately would do.
Why It Matters (op-ed)
The pause on the case against former President Trump highlights the critical role of the judiciary in upholding the Constitution. With the Supreme Court’s involvement, it’s a reminder that no one is above the law.
As the case unfolds, it’s essential to focus on the facts and the legal arguments presented. The outcome will undoubtedly affect the future of American politics and the sanctity of our electoral process.
Regardless of one’s political views, we must respect the legal system’s ability to determine the truth and hold individuals accountable. The Supreme Court’s decision will set a precedent for years to come.
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Lyudmila
December 18, 2023 at 8:34 pm
Victory to you, our president, our Trump!
Dan Roberts
December 18, 2023 at 9:00 pm
Hopefully the Supremes will hold the prosecutors responsible for the witch hunt and punish them appropriately. Maybe a charge of contempt of court should be filed against AG Garland and special prosecutor Jack Smith.
THOMAS
December 18, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Jack Smith can go Firetruck himself and his Fake Charges against a Real President Donald J. Trump !
President Donald J. Trump is NOT GUILTY !
Sunshine Kid
December 18, 2023 at 11:11 pm
No one is above the law, or so the Op-Ed states. Wrong. The Democrats are OBVIOUSLY above the law, using lawless behavior, harassment and intimidation to make their points.
Tim Heaney
December 19, 2023 at 2:38 am
This is as clear as it gets as to WHY our founding fathers wanted their to be execitive privilege and immunity from legal proceedings: Do U think they hadn’t ALREADY seen that throughout history’s many times FAILED governmentel TYRANNY? The Founders KNEW if you had an elected president, that he *could be* throttled by federal and state litigation in order to thwart his presidency. This had NEVER been done B4, that is trying to prosecute him against things he WHILE IN OFFICE. The founders knew that should B a prosectuable offense, otherwise EVERY president will B looking over his/her shoulder to C if the next presidents R coming after him. The founders KNEW that we might enter a time such as this, and wrote protections to stop a Joe Biden from prosecuting a past president for what they did while in office. U ppl saying ” NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.” R deceitful. Oh, yeah, how Pedo-inchief Joe’s actions taken while he was VP, and NO such protection? Hmm? I thought NO ONE is BAOVE THE LAW??!! How ’bout Hillary? Not only was she *Instructed* not to destroy evidence, but she willfully destroyed data, with a very difficult to use piece of software, sold our KEY technologies to Russia for *millions* in contributions to the Clinton Foundation, sold our mineral rights( Uranium for nuclear fuel) to Russia, again * mysteriously* those same ppl made huge donations to the Clinton Foundation. Not to mention sold out our embassy in Benghazi which ppl DIED and she was never held to “NO ONE is ABOVE THE LAW…” No “Killery” went thru some sham congressional hearings, some congress ppl yelled at her, and that was it.
Dorothy K Ryer
December 19, 2023 at 8:02 am
It has already been proven that there were many FBI in the riot crowd on Jan. 6th and Pelosi and committee would not allow Nat. guard to be there as stated by Capital police and DC police and video proved the police helped people moving through the capital halls. Pelosi hid these tapes and would not allow testimony by Republican lawyers. This is a disgrace and Pelosi and committee need to be held accountable. The policeman who killed Babbet in cold blood needs to be charged.
Don
December 19, 2023 at 9:04 am
Anyone with a half a brain knows these are all BS charges to stop Trump.
Gerald Scott Ladd
December 19, 2023 at 9:44 am
Flashback: After Bill Ayers bombed the U.S. Capitol building, Ayers hosted a fundraiser for Barack Obama in Ayers’s living room. Ayers also got hired as a college professor. The left doesn’t find this to be even the slightest bit embarrassing or shameful.
Gerald Scott Ladd
December 19, 2023 at 9:45 am
I posted facts. I doubt the Biden dick sucking moderator will post my comment
Frank W Brown
December 19, 2023 at 12:11 pm
Yes Dorothy, everything you stated is TRUE! Ashli Babbetts murderer should be in JAIL for life, NOT given commendations!
PIGOSI Caused J6 ON PURPOSE!
Nate Paris
December 19, 2023 at 2:33 pm
January 6th was designed by Democrats to remove DJT from Washington, D.C. forever! Afterall, their bogus Impeachments didn’t work!!!!