Special Counsel Asks for Jan. 2 Trial Date in Trump Election Case

Special counsel Jack Smith has proposed Jan. 2, 2024, as the date to start the trial with former President Donald Trump in the case involving his efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 election. Jury selection would start as early as Dec. 11 based on the proposed schedule.
Special Counsel Asks for Jan. 2 Trial Date in Trump Election Case
Special counsel Jack Smith in Washington on Aug. 1, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Special counsel Jack Smith has proposed Jan. 2, 2024, as the date to start former President Donald Trump’s trial in the case involving his efforts to reverse the results of the 2020 election. Jury selection would start as early as Dec. 11, based on the proposed schedule.

In an Aug. 10 court filing, Mr. Smith argued that the date would give the defendant enough time to review the voluminous evidence in the case while ensuring the public’s interest in a speedy trial.

Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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