Trump Grand Jury Delays Jan. 6 Verdict, Judge Scolds Smith's Team, Expert Predicts Accelerated Timeline

A federal judge in Washington summoned a prosecutor leading the election interference investigation out of a grand jury proceeding after the prosecutor's delay caused a defense lawyer representing a witness to be late for the reading of a verdict for a Jan. 6 defendant. This incident highlights the complexities arising from the multiple legal proceedings involving former President Donald J. Trump, who has been indicted in Florida and New York and could soon face charges in Washington and Georgia related to his efforts to tamper with the 2020 election. The crowded legal calendar has put strain on everyone involved, including the courts and the lawyers representing various parties.