"Trump's Legal Maneuvers in Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents Case Under Scrutiny"

Former President Donald Trump's legal team plans to file multiple motions to dismiss the criminal charges in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, citing potential issues such as presidential immunity, the Presidential Records Act, and selective prosecution. The defense seeks to extend deadlines and file additional motions based on evidence from the prosecution, while also requesting a one-month period to file substantive motions after pending requests are ruled on. The case, scheduled for trial in May, could be postponed pending a scheduling conference on March 1. Trump faces various criminal charges, including willful retention of national defense information and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
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