Smith's office said they continue 'to assess the new precedent.'
In this Aug. 1, 2023, file photo, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith addresses reporters in Washington, D.C.Special Counsel Jack Smith's office requested a delay Thursday in responding to a scheduling order from the judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election subversion case, citing issues related tothat granted presidents immunity from prosecution for certain acts taken while in office.
"Although those consultations are well underway, the Government has not finalized its position on the most appropriate schedule for the parties to brief issues related to the decision," Smith's office said. "The Government therefore respectfully requests additional time to provide the Court with an informed proposal regarding the schedule for pretrial proceedings moving forward.
The filing further notes former President Trump's team did not object to the Special Counsel's request for a three-week extension, which would also call off a status conference set for Friday of next week and reschedule it at District JudgeThe filing is the first clear indication Special Counsel Smith's office continues to face difficulties in determining how to move forward with its Jan.
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