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Federal Judge To Consider Trump's Election Interference Case

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A federal judge is set to determine the future course of special counsel Jack Smith's election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The judge overseeing the case, Tanya Chutkan, has scheduled a hearing for August 16 to deliberate on the case's progression. Notably, Trump is not mandated to be present at the hearing.

This hearing marks the first time the case will be back in court following the Supreme Court's decision to grant Trump broad immunity for official acts carried out during his presidency. This ruling has the potential to significantly impact Smith's prosecution efforts.

Hearing scheduled for August 16 to determine case's progression.
Federal judge Tanya Chutkan presiding over special counsel Jack Smith's case against ex-President Trump.
Trump not obligated to attend the hearing.

Chutkan has instructed both the prosecution and defense teams to propose a new timeline for the case by August 9. This submission will shed light on Smith's strategy moving forward. Despite facing challenges due to the Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors in Smith's office have been gearing up to advance the case.

In her order, Chutkan also rejected one of the former president's motions to dismiss the case. The motion argued that prosecutors had not clearly outlined how Trump violated the law. Chutkan indicated that this motion could be resubmitted once the issues surrounding presidential immunity were resolved.

The upcoming hearing and the subsequent proposals from both sides will play a crucial role in shaping the trajectory of this high-profile case. Stay tuned for further developments as the legal battle unfolds.

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