Name: Judge Sets Trial Date in Trump’s Classified Documents Case
Uploaded: 2023-06-21T18:55:33.000Z
Description: Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to go on trial in August, according to an order handed down on June 20.

Jack Bradley is a Washington correspondent for NTD News based in Washington, D.C. Jack previously anchored "NTD Newsroom" and worked as an assistant producer for the show. 

Jack Bradley

NTD Plus

News

News with integrity, from the United States and around the world. Focused reports and analyses that shed light on major issues the world deserves to know. NTD Evening News airs daily at 6 p.m. ET.

NTD Evening News

Human Rights Advocates in Canada Protest Chinese Regime's Abuses

The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City. 

The Associated Press

Jason Blair is a national correspondent for NTD News based in California. 

Jason Blair

US News

State News

New Jersey

NJ State Police Set up Protest Zone Outside Immigration Detention Center as ICE Leaves

Arian Pasdar is an international correspondent for NTD News based in South America. His reporting focuses on immigration and key events in Latin America.

Arian Pasdar

Colombia Expected to Vote for Right-Leaning President in Upcoming Elections

Sam Wang is a Washington correspondent for NTD News based in Washington, D.C. Sam covers politics on Capitol Hill, and U.S.-China relations. 

Sam Wang

What the People Say: What Do You Think About 'Trump Accounts'?

Christina Corona is a California-based reporter for NTD News. She primarily covers California news, politics, and entertainment.  

Christina Corona

Former California Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as CCP Agent

Cary Dunst is the news anchor for NTD Evening News. He is also the co-host of NTD Good Morning.


Cary Dunst

'Japan and Taiwan See Their Security as Intertwined': Hudson Institute Senior Fellow

Dave Martin is NTD's Senior Sports Reporter and sports analyst. He also hosts "Data Hub" segments during NTD's special election coverage, "The Nation Decides."

Dave Martin

Novak Djokovic Goes Down in French Open Stunner

US Set to Host First Talks Between Israeli and Lebanese Military Leaders

‘Unbroken’ Screens in Taipei, Shows Shen Yun Defying Chinese Regime Pressure

California Gov. Newsom Signs New Election Bill Into Law Ahead of Statewide Primary

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 29)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 28)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 27)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 26)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 25)

Chris Beers is an NTD News anchor and political correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City. Chris co-anchors "NTD News Today" weekdays at 10:00 am ET.

Chris Beers

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 24)

Arleen Richards is NTD's legal correspondent based at the network's global headquarters in New York City, where she covers all major legal stories. Arleen holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.).


Arleen Richards

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 23)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 22)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 21)

NTD Evening News Full Broadcast (May 20)

California

More Than 17,000 Under Evacuation Orders as Southern California Wildfire Threatens Homes

Joseph Lord is a congressional reporter for The Epoch Times.


Joseph Lord

Aldgra Fredly is a freelance writer covering U.S. and Asia Pacific news for The Epoch Times.

Aldgra Fredly

Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition: Spokesman

Rudy Blalock is a Southern California-based daily news reporter for NTD. Originally from Michigan, he moved to California in 2017 and the sunshine and ocean have kept him here since. In his free time, he may be found underwater scuba diving, on top of a mountain hiking or snowboarding, or at home meditating—which helps fuel his active lifestyle.

Rudy Blalock

40,000 Ordered to Evacuate as Chemical Tank Leaks, Threatens Explosion in California

Video of US Fighter Jet Shooting Down UFO Over Lake Huron Emerges in New Pentagon Files

Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs. He was previously a news writer for NTD. 


Ryan Morgan

Mari Otsu is NTD's White House correspondent based in Washington. 

Mari Otsu

World News

Middle East

Iran

3 US Warships Fend Off Iranian Attacks, Trump Says Ceasefire Still Holds

NTD Newsroom comprises teams of reporters, editors, and producers assigned to cover breaking news and other stories.


NTD Newsroom

News you can trust from the U.S. and around the world. Critical information and insight. We cover the stories that others don’t. NTD News Today airs Monday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET.

NTD News Today

US Government Sues Chick-fil-A Over Religious Rights

Health News

3 Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship in Atlantic Ocean: WHO

Sports News

Kyle Busch, Two-Time NASCAR Champion, Dies at 41

Haika Mrema

Medical Plane Crash in New Mexico Mountains Kills 4, Sparks Wildfire

Daniel Monaghan is a reporter for NTD News covering culture, social issues, and education. He holds a BA in Political Science and Government.

Daniel Monaghan

California Mayor Resigns, Will Plead Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to go on trial in August, according to an order handed down on June 20.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon notified Trump, 77, and U.S. prosecutors of the scheduled date in <a href="https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/23854009-cannon-scheduling-order">a six-page order</a>.

“This case is hereby set for a Criminal Jury Trial during the two-week period commencing August 14, 2023, or as soon thereafter as the case may be called,” Cannon, a Trump appointee, wrote.

The trial will likely end up happening later than August, Politico reporter Kyle Cheney said, based on a review of how Cannon has handled other criminal cases.

“She has always set a super fast trial date, as a matter of practice, and then repeatedly continued it as trial matters arose. In every single case, big and small, save for a few quick plea deals,” Cheney wrote on Twitter.

Timothy Parlatore, who has represented Trump in the past, told <a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/06/13/trumps-strategy-defuse-court-rocket-docket">Axios</a> recently that “I wouldn’t foresee this thing getting tried within a year.”

Defendants are recognized in the U.S. court system as being entitled to a trial in a reasonable amount of time, or 180 days from an initial appearance for defendants who are not in pretrial detention.

But the parties can ask the court for additional time, as has happened in a number of cases through the years.

Cannon instructed the parties to file what are called speedy trial reports, or reports that could lead to delays in the trial happening, every 21 days. She also said any motions for additional time must include certain details, including whether the reasons for granting such a motion would outweigh Trump’s right to a speedy trial.
<h2>Other Parts of Order</h2>
A calendar call, or a meeting that involves lawyers representing Trump and co-defendant Waltine Nauta and prosecutors working with the judge to hammer out trial details, including the trial date, was scheduled for Aug. 8.

Parties were told to file all pretrial motions and motions in limine by July 24.

Prior to the calendar call, Cannon wants the lawyers to submit lists of proposed witnesses and exhibits for presentation at the trial.

Cannon also said lawyers should be prepared to outline what questions they want asked of potential jurors and that they should give her, before the call, proposed jury instructions.

Any change in plea must be made on the last business day before the trial is scheduled to begin.
<figure id="attachment_5342009" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 640px;">

In this courtroom sketch, attorney Todd Blanche stands as he enters a plea of not guilty on behalf of former President Donald Trump, second from right, in federal court, Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Miami. From left are: Stanley Woodward, Walt Nauta, Blanche, Trump and Chris Kise. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)

<figcaption class="wp-caption-text"></figcaption></figure>
<h2>First Appearance</h2>
Trump and Nauta <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/trump-pleads-not-guilty-in-historic-federal-case_5329816.html">pleaded not guilty</a> during their arraignment on June 13 in the U.S. courthouse in Miami, Florida.

Trump’s plea was entered by Todd Blanche, one of his lawyers. “We most certainly enter a plea of not guilty,” Blanche said. Trump did not speak during the arraignment.

Prosecutors presented evidence that Trump violated federal law by holding onto sensitive documents after leaving office in 2021, showing the documents to people who lacked security clearance, and obstructing the investigation into the documents by having Nauta move boxes around Mar-a-Lago instead of handing over all of the materials to authorities. A grand jury approved the charges.

Trump has on social media and in interviews maintained he’s innocent. “I AM AN INNOCENT MAN!” he wrote in one social media post.

“The ridiculous and baseless indictment of me by the Biden administration’s weaponized Department of Injustice will go down among the most horrific abuses of power in the history of our country,” Trump told a rally in Georgia.

Trump defended himself further during an interview with Fox News on Monday, saying he did not transfer all of the boxes of records he possessed because he was taking the time to go through them to sift out personal documents.

“Before I send boxes over, I have to take all of my things out. These boxes were interspersed with all sorts of things,” Trump said. “I was very busy, as you’ve sort of seen.”
<h2>Jack Smith</h2>
Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought the case, said that the charges are serious but emphasized that Trump and Nauta are innocent until proven guilty.

“To that end, my office will seek a speedy trial in this matter, consistent with the public interest and the rights of the accused,” Smith said after the indictment was unsealed. ” We very much look forward to presenting our case to a jury of citizens in the Southern District of Florida.”

President Joe Biden has said he did not direct or suggest the Department of Justice charge Trump while Attorney General Merrick Garland, a Biden appointee, defended Smith as a veteran prosecutor who “has assembled a group of experienced and talented prosecutors and agents who share his commitment to integrity and the rule of law.”

<em>From <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/judge-sets-trial-date-in-trumps-classified-documents-case_5344153.html">The Epoch Times</a></em>

DONALD TRUMP

Videos

Politics

04_Top Stories

Latest Clips

Management

2022 Midterm Elections

Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at zack.stieber@epochtimes.com

Zachary Stieber

02_Second Lead

Donald Trump

Trump Indictments

DOJ Trump Indictment

Latest and breaking news, documentaries, movies, and lifestyle content on NTD+.
 
Empower your knowledge and elevate your spirit with NTD+, your go-to destination for truthful news, insightful documentaries, and captivating lifestyle content that enriches your life.