By charging the case in the Southern District of Florida, the special counsel has wisely pre-empted one other potential defense: improper venue.
On the one hand, he has to ensure that Mr. Trump, like any defendant, has sufficient time to file motions challenging the charges and evidence and time to prepare for trial.
Special attention is required by Mr. Smith here because the case involves classified evidence.
That means the court will probably have to deal with motions under the Classified Information Procedures Act.
Ideally, that will happen before the presidential nominating process, but at a minimum, it must take place before the general election.
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Organizations:
Southern District of, D.C, Mr, District of Columbia, New, Justice
Locations:
Southern District, Southern District of Florida, Washington, Florida, District, Manhattan
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