The judge overseeing former President Trump's election interference case has granted an extension requested by special counsel Jack Smith's office.
Friday, August 9, 2024 5:45PMon Friday granted an extension requested by special counsel Jack Smith's office.
Smith on Thursday requested a delay in responding to a scheduling order from U.S District Judge Tanya Chutkan, citing issues related to the Supreme Court'sgranting presidents immunity from prosecution for certain acts taken while in office. Smith's office said Thursday it continues "to assess the new precedent set forth last month" by the Supreme Court in tandem with "other Department of Justice components."
A status report on the case that was initially due Friday is now officially moved to Aug. 30. A status conference that had been scheduled for Aug. 16 will now be Sept. 5.
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