Judge delays deciding whether to null Trump's conviction following SCOTUS ruling

Judge delays deciding whether to null Trump's conviction following SCOTUS ruling

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The video discusses a legal case involving former President Trump, focusing on a decision delay by Judge Juan Marshawn. Both defense and prosecution agreed to postpone the decision, with the defense citing presidential immunity and the prosecution considering historical convictions. The judge has set a deadline for further arguments, with the inauguration approaching.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Judge Juan Marshawn delay the legal decision?

He was waiting for more evidence.

Both defense and prosecution requested the delay.

He was on vacation.

The jury was unavailable.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main arguments of the defense attorneys?

The former president is not guilty.

Presidential immunity applies to this case.

The evidence was tampered with.

The jury was biased.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jack Smith's action in a separate case influence the defense's strategy?

It delays the state-level case indefinitely.

It forces the judge to make a quick decision.

It proves the former president's innocence.

It shows a precedent for removing deadlines.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the prosecution's concern regarding the jury's previous conviction?

They want to overturn the conviction.

They don't want to disregard the jury's decision.

They think the jury was biased.

They believe the jury was wrong.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the timeline for resolving the legal issues before the inauguration?

Three months

Nine weeks

One year

Six months