LaffyAug 28, 2023

#BREAKING 💥
👉🏼NOW: Judge #Chutkan proposes March 4, 2024 for Donald Trump to face his federal Jan. 6 indictment here in D.C.

#TrumpIndictment #legal 1/…

Show threadLaffyAug 28, 2023

2/ Via Buchman:

Chutkan notes she has consulted competing cases on Trump's docket to arrive at this date. And she notes that even with March 4 start date, that would still mean this trial will start 3 years+ after Jan. 6.

Lauro says they will abide by Chutkan's order because they must but he says this date will still deny Trump effective counsel.

Show threadLaffyAug 28, 2023

3/ Chutkan notes Lauro's objection on the rec. A pre-trial schedule will be made, Chutkan will issue a minute order with pre-trial schedule.

Gaston, before things wrap up, notes to Chutkan that she believes defense will poll prospective jurors in DC. She wants a motion hearing

Show threadGiddingsMJAug 28, 2023
@GottaLaff Non-lawyer here: what does it mean that the defense will poll prospective jurors? And is that allowable?
Show threadGiddingsMJ
@GottaLaff The judge answered this question by saying polling could mess up the jury pool and that there had to be a hearing before any polling was conducted.
Aug 28, 2023 at 9:19pmWeb
Show threadLaffyAug 28, 2023
@GiddingsMJ Yes, I live posted all of that.
Show threadGiddingsMJAug 28, 2023
@GottaLaff Yep, that's where I caught it. Thanks for all your work keeping us up to date!
Show threadLaffyAug 28, 2023
@GiddingsMJ YVW