Georgia prosecutors want an Aug. 5, 2024 trial date in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case, just months before the November election.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has asked the court to set an Aug. 5, 2024, trial date in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case in Georgia, just months ahead of the November presidential election.
If that date is accepted by Judge Scott McAfee, President Trump could potentially be mired in trial proceedings as Americans head to the polls in November to pick the next U.S. president.
While President Trump’s lawyers opposed the date, Ms. Willis said in a Nov. 17 court filing that the Aug. 5, 2024, trial date balances the constitutional right of a speedy trial and potential delays from the former president’s other trials.
President Trump is set for trial in Washington on March 4, 2024, and in Florida on May 20, 2024.
Lawyers for President Trump said in a court filing in response to Ms. Willis’ request that the former president opposes that date.
They have repeatedly asked for trial dates for all four criminal cases against him to take place after the November election.
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