Judge recognizes ‘real possibility’ of Trump pardons

Trump win prompts judge to postpone Jan. 6 defendant's trial
A U.S. district court judge consented to a request from a Jan. 6 defendant to delay his trials after President-elect Trump's win, agreeing that his White House return could make the proceedings a moot point.
Judge recognizes ‘real possibility’ of Trump pardons as he delays trial for January 6 riot defendant
A federal judge on Thursday agreed to delay a trial set for next month for a US Capitol riot defendant, saying there is a “real possibility” that President-elect Donald Trump could pardon him after taking office next year. William Pope had been set to ...
Jan. 6 Defendant Gets Legal Win From Obama Judge Because of Trump's Victory
Defendant William Pope had argued that holding his trial now could cause more issues once the president-elect takes office.
With Potential Pardons by Trump Coming, Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial
A Kansas man accused of attacking the Capitol in 2021 argued the trial should be delayed since President-elect Donald J. Trump has pledged that he would pardon rioters who stormed the building.
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
A federal judge on Thursday postponed a December trial date for a man charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, after the man pointed to President-elect Donald Trump’s promises to pardon such defendants or otherwise end their prosecutions.
Judges postpone Jan. 6 trials on verge of Trump presidency
It’s the first time federal judges have acquiesced to the demands of Jan. 6 defendants for delays in anticipation of potential pardons from Trump.
Judges delay two Jan. 6 trials, citing Trump victory
Two federal judges delayed Jan. 6 riot trials, citing President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration and his pledge to pardon many charged in the Capitol riot.
Lawyers for January 6 Defendants Seek To Delay Cases Until After Trump Inauguration, Hoping for Pardons From New President
President Trump will soon be in a position to make good on his pardon pledge, but the scope of who will receive clemency is still not clear.
Judge delays ruling on whether to scrap Trump's conviction in hush money case
A judge has postponed a decision on whether to undo President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction as prosecutors ...
Trump-appointed judge argues against prosecutions of political candidates
A conservative federal appeals court judge, who is seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court nominee, warned on Thursday about ...
Judge sets tentative trial date for Michelle Troconis’ contempt of court case
The charge arose after she was spotted viewing a sealed custody report on a computer while she stood trial in connection with ...
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