In the case against former President Donald Trump, which charges him with conspiring to reverse his 2020 election defeat, prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith's team requested a court on August 10 to establish a trial date of January 2, 2024. The suggested date is also a little under two weeks before the first ballots are expected to be cast. On his Truth Social platform, Mr. Trump vented his anger about the anticipated trial date. Donald Trump just attacked Judge Tanya Chutkan and reposted lies about her. Mr. Trump is accused in the indictment of circulating false information about election fraud and forcing Vice President Mike Pence and state election authorities to take action.

Source: The Hindu August 17, 2023 08:15 UTC