By choice of that date, Smif is openly stating -- shouting -- it's a political prosecution, and that flows directly back to Merrick Fartlung and The White Hospice.
The problem is, there's no Rush to grind on it for days and force The White Hospice on defense.
This will only foment support - or at least sift the weak from the strong.
slime weasel is so predictable
I think that would be good for Trump. Get acquitted before the primaries.
Oh, by the way!
We are almost into September , so that leaves only 3 months for the defense to prepare.
But, those three months include Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years , and I believe there are a couple of Jewish holidays as well. Probably some local elections sprinkled in that time frame.
Historically, very little work is accomplished during this time period due to all manner of adjusted schedules. I.e., school, Court, city, etc.
I would think the defense would have to call in resources from all over the country and cope with adjusted work days with precious little time for real work.
Wonder if they planned it that way?