The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's federal election interference case on Friday granted an extension requested by special counsel Jack Smith's office. MORE: Judge denies Trump's effort to dismiss DC case over selective prosecution claimSmith's office said Thursday it continues "to assess the new precedent set forth last month" by the Supreme Court in tandem with "other Department of Justice components." A status report on the case that was initially due Friday is now officially moved to Aug. 30. A status conference that had been scheduled for Aug. 16 will now be Sept. 5. Judge in Trump's election interference case grants extension sought by special counsel originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News August 09, 2024 21:21 UTC