Donald Trump’s trial: Ex-president to be arraigned in Florida on August 10.
Former President Donald Trump to Face New Charges in Florida
Exciting developments are unfolding as former President Donald Trump prepares to be arraigned in Fort Pierce, Florida. The Justice Department recently hit him with three additional felonies in a superseding indictment, related to classified documents. But that’s not all – Trump’s aide and co-defendant, Walt Nauta, is also facing new charges.
Arraignment Details
The highly anticipated arraignment is scheduled to take place on August 10th, at the Alto Lee Adams, Sr. U.S. Courthouse. U.S. Magistrate Judge Shaniek Mills Maynard will preside over the proceedings. However, there’s a possibility that Trump and Nauta may not have to physically attend. Special counsel Jack Smith, leading the prosecution, has indicated that he would not oppose their waiving of appearance, pending court approval.
Explosive Allegations
The new charges stem from explosive allegations made by Smith. He claims that Trump, Nauta, and a third defendant, Carlos De Oliveira, conspired to delete crucial surveillance footage. This alleged act was an attempt to obstruct federal investigators from obtaining vital evidence.
Carlos De Oliveira’s Arraignment
Carlos De Oliveira, who was not initially named in the indictment, faced four felonies in the revised version. His arraignment took place on Monday in Fort Pierce. However, due to not having a Florida-based attorney, the proceedings were delayed. De Oliveira’s arraignment is now rescheduled for August 10th, aligning with Trump and Nauta’s court appearance.
The “Speedy Trial Clock”
With the inclusion of De Oliveira in the updated indictment, a separate court document reveals that Trump’s “speedy trial clock” has reset. This means that the trial timeline now matches that of the new defendant. Prosecutors emphasized that if the “speedy trial clock” starts running after May 20, 2024, the current trial start date, then a trial must commence within 70 days.
Stay tuned for more updates on this captivating legal battle.
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