U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a scheduling order for prosecuting former President Donald Trump regarding the 2020 election case. The judge followed the timeline proposed by Special Counsel Jack Smith despite Trump’s legal team seeking to delay pretrial proceedings until after the 2024 election. Trump is charged with four counts, including conspiracy to defraud the US. Chutkan's order sets dates for the government to turn over evidence and for both sides to present arguments regarding presidential immunity, setting the stage for key legal battles.
