Former Trump lawyer Sidney Powell requests a speedy trial
From CNN's Sara Murray
Sidney Powell, a lawyer who was charged alongside former President Donald Trump in a racketeering case in Fulton County, Georgia, is seeking a speedy trial, according to a new court filing.
One of the other 19 defendants charged in the election interference case, Kenneth Chesebro, has also sought a speedy trial. A judge recently set his trial date for October 23.
Some context: Georgia's Speedy Trial Act builds on the Sixth Amendment protection for criminal defendants. Under the Georgia law, any criminal defendant has the right to demand a trial within weeks of being indicted.
But cases can still be delayed by pre-trial disputes and other issues, and prosecutors typically don’t bring indictments in high-profile cases unless they are prepared to go to trial quickly.
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