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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp and Andrew Feinberg

Donald Trump wants classified documents trial delayed until after 2024 election

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Donald Trump is now seeking to have his federal criminal trial delayed until after the 2024 election, citing his status as a candidate for president and other legal arguments which experts say lack any grounding in actual law.

In a court filing in Miami late on Monday, Mr Trump’s lawyers asked the judge to indefinitely delay his trial on charges over his handling of classified documents, saying that due to the extraordinary nature of the case it would not be possible to try it before the presidential election.

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