Judge Rejects Trump Request to Delay Releasing Smith’s Evidence Until After Election

Judge Tanya Chutkan said withholding evidence could appear to be election interference.

(Left) Special counsel Jack Smith. (Center) U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. (Right) Former President Donald Trump. Drew Angerer/Getty Images; Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts via AP; Brandon Bell/Getty Images

District of Columbia District Judge Tanya Chutkan has rejected former President Donald Trump’s request to delay the public release of additional portions of special counsel Jack Smith’s evidence until after the 2024 election.

On Oct. 17, she issued an order and opinion arguing that delaying its release would be a form of election interference.