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In reply to the discussion: Trump Admin Suffers Blow in James Comey Case [View all]BumRushDaShow
(164,055 posts)11. It wasn't in "just a few hours"
The schedule was released by the judge on Oct. 8 (below from later in the article) -
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On October 8, Nachmanoff scheduled a jury trial for January 5, 2026, and issued a pretrial briefing schedule.
The first round of motions is due on October 20, 2025, and the second round is due on October 30. Hearings are set for November 19 and December 9.
Soon after the schedule was set, prosecutors and the defense clashed over the terms and timing of discovery.
The Justice Department filed a motion on October 11 seeking two separate discovery deadlines: one on October 14 for matters related to motions challenging the appointment of the U.S. Attorney and alleging vindictive or selective prosecution, and a second on October 20 for all other materials.
(snip)
On October 8, Nachmanoff scheduled a jury trial for January 5, 2026, and issued a pretrial briefing schedule.
The first round of motions is due on October 20, 2025, and the second round is due on October 30. Hearings are set for November 19 and December 9.
Soon after the schedule was set, prosecutors and the defense clashed over the terms and timing of discovery.
The Justice Department filed a motion on October 11 seeking two separate discovery deadlines: one on October 14 for matters related to motions challenging the appointment of the U.S. Attorney and alleging vindictive or selective prosecution, and a second on October 20 for all other materials.
(snip)
ETA to also note - since smarty pants DOJ brought the case, then all of their ducks should have already been in a row. But we know it wasn't because their whole shtick was fraudulent (which is why previous prosecutors REFUSED to even do this).
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Not a lawyer, but I can't imagine not being ready for an audit (financial or compliance)
underpants
Oct 13
#1
That's my thinking. DoJ will produce a nothing burger because there's really nothing there....
paleotn
Oct 13
#18
And/or getting a blanket pardon for any federal crimes. Both are probably good bets unfortunately.... nt
Ol Janx Spirit
Oct 13
#21
Vance doesn't usually go full on maga fairy tale like this. They must be feeling some kind of desperation. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 13
#13
I am SO looking forward to mocking that pathetic excuse of a man when he takes command of the WH
Attilatheblond
Oct 13
#23
I'm not defending the DOJ, but usually 30 days is given to give a response to a motion.
Jacson6
Oct 13
#14
"discovery was already due today (it might have even been earlier - I can't easily find the original deadline) "
BumRushDaShow
Oct 14
#27
Nothing under the Trump administration serves justice, or America. It's all personal grudges and politics. n/t
Beartracks
Oct 13
#17
The goal of "extended Discovery" is equivalent to a prolonged fishing expedition.
no_hypocrisy
Oct 14
#29