By Devan Cole | CNN
With 91 criminal charges brought against Donald Trump last year in four different cases and a looming verdict in a civil case that threatens his business empire, the former president must contend with both the campaign trail and the courtroom in a way that’s never been seen in American politics.
Trump has pleaded not guilty to all of the criminal charges, and while various prosecutors are hoping to move very quickly, the legal system and Trump’s various appeals have slowed things down to his advantage.
Here’s a quick rundown of where Trump’s cases stand right now.
Federal election subversion case
Special counsel Jack Smith has charged Trump with four counts in Washington, DC, over his alleged efforts to undermine the results of the 2020 election.
Status: Delayed indefinitely.
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has scrapped the March 4 trial date as a federal appeals court considers Trump’s claim that he enjoys presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. The appeals court ruling, expected any day now, is certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court as well.
Mar-a-Lago classified documents case
Smith has also charged Trump with 42 counts in Florida for his mishandling of classified documents after he left the White House. Two others have been charged in the case, including Trump’s personal aide.
Status: May trial, perhaps.
US District Judge Aileen Cannon has set Trump’s trial for May, though she has said she may revisit the trial date during a March hearing. Cannon has previously been receptive to Trump’s complaints that the case requires an extensive pre-trial period, particularly his argument that the “voluminous” amount of evidence that defense lawyers have to sift through before the trial begins necessitates more trial prep time.
Georgia election subversion case
Trump and 14 others are facing state charges in Fulton County, Georgia, for their alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Prosecutors…
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