Judge Chutkan Sets Pretrial Meeting in Trump 2020 Election Case

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has scheduled a pretrial meeting for August 16 in the criminal case accusing Donald Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Chutkan has denied two of Trump's motions to dismiss the charges. Trump may file a renewed motion after immunity issues are resolved.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has set a pretrial meeting for August 16 in the criminal case accusing former President Donald Trump of illegal efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, as revealed by a court document on Saturday.

The order follows Chutkan's regaining of jurisdiction in this stalled case, paused for nearly eight months to address Trump's presidential immunity claim. Her upcoming decisions will determine which elements of Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment will be dismissed, following a Supreme Court ruling granting former presidents broad immunity.

Trump, who has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges, is not required to attend the August 16 meeting. Both parties are expected to propose a pretrial schedule by August 9. Chutkan denied two of Trump's dismissal motions but stated he could file a renewed motion post-immunity resolution.

(With inputs from agencies.)