Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The New Daily
The New Daily
AAP

Judge sets August 14 trial date for Donald Trump documents case

Donald Trump faces federal US charges of retaining classified records and obstruction of justice. Photo: AP

US District Judge Aileen Cannon has set an initial trial date of August 14 in Florida on former president Donald Trump’s federal charges of wilful retention of classified government records and obstruction of justice, according to a court order.

The Justice Department’s special counsel in the case, Jack Smith, promised a speedy trial after a 37-count indictment charging Mr Trump with wilfully retaining classified government records and obstructing justice.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.