Trump Requests Delay in Jan. 6 Criminal Case, Asserts Immunity During Appeal
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Former President Donald Trump has asked a federal appeals court to dismiss the criminal case against him, charging him with illegally trying to overturn the 2020 election. Trump's attorneys have also requested a pause in the proceedings until the appeals court rules, potentially delaying the trial scheduled for March 2024. Legal experts criticized Trump's move, and his attorneys have given notice that they will appeal any ruling against the former president. The case against Trump includes four felony charges of conspiracy and obstruction related to his efforts to overturn the election.
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- Trump appeal in Jan. 6 case could land at Supreme Court, delay trial The Washington Post
- Trump wants election subversion case paused while he appeals judge’s ruling on presidential immunity CNN
- Trump Seeks Freeze of Election Case as He Appeals Immunity Ruling The New York Times
- Donald Trump Won't Listen to Judge Chutkan Anymore Newsweek
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