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Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election

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On Monday, former President Donald Trump requested a significant delay before facing trial for allegedly hoarding military secrets at his Mar-a-Lago estate

Trump argued that proceeding with the trial while he remains a presidential candidate would make it nearly impossible to impanel an impartial jury.

“Proceeding to trial during the pendency of a Presidential election cycle wherein opposing candidates are effectively (if not literally) directly adverse to one another in this action will create extraordinary challenges in the jury selection process and limit the Defendants’ ability to secure a fair and impartial adjudication,” attorneys for Trump and his personal aide and co-defendant, Walt Nauta, said in a court filing Monday night.

This request presents a crucial test for U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, who is considering special counsel Jack Smith’s push for a December 2023 trial, citing the strong public interest in beginning proceedings as soon as possible.

The defence filing categorically states that December is too soon for a trial and urges Judge Cannon not to set a trial date at this point.

Trump’s legal team explicitly opposes a trial during the upcoming presidential election season, which is expected to kick off later this year.

If Trump secures the Republican nomination, his defence argues for a delay of almost a year beyond the prosecution’s proposed timeline.

This legal strategy aligns with Trump’s customary approach of protracting legal matters in the hopes of changing the legal landscape.

However, in this instance, the objective is to delay a criminal trial that could potentially result in a lengthy prison sentence if he is convicted, marking the first-ever prosecution of a former president.

Furthermore, if Trump were to win the election, he would possess legal and constitutional tools to disrupt the prosecution’s efforts.

He has previously asserted the power to self-pardon, an untested exercise of presidential authority.

Additionally, as president, he would have the ability to appoint leaders within the Justice Department, who could potentially terminate any ongoing criminal proceedings.

In their late-night submission, Trump’s defence attorneys did not address these scenarios directly but highlighted a series of potential conflicts and proceedings that they argue would make it nearly impossible to adequately prepare for a trial in the coming months.

These complications include a civil trial scheduled for October in New York involving New York Attorney General Letitia James’ attempt to impose significant restrictions on Trump and his businesses for alleged widespread fraud.

Another issue is a criminal trial set for March 2024 on state charges related to hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.

 

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.


In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.


Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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Trump eyes Middle East visit as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.

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Trump may visit Middle East this weekend as Kushner seeks Gaza ceasefire amid positive Egypt talks and Turkey’s confirmation.


President Trump may visit the Middle East this weekend as Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff push for a Gaza ceasefire.

Recent Egypt talks and cooperation from Israel and Hamas raise hopes for a deal, with Turkey confirming progress.

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