Judge in Trump's federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution

Judge in Trump's federal election subversion case rejects defense effort to dismiss the prosecution

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The video discusses the denial of Donald Trump's motion to dismiss a case against him, focusing on Judge Chuck's reasoning and the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity. It outlines the upcoming pretrial hearing and the challenges the prosecution faces in proving their case. The video also touches on the timing of the trial and its potential impact on the upcoming election.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason Judge Chutkan denied Donald Trump's motion to dismiss the case?

The motion was filed too late

The case was already decided by the Supreme Court

Lack of evidence supporting claims of selective prosecution

The judge was biased against Trump

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in determining whether an act is official or unofficial?

The need for a jury trial

The involvement of multiple attorneys

The complexity of legal definitions

Lack of legal precedents

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the upcoming pretrial hearing?

To present evidence distinguishing official from unofficial acts

To determine the trial date

To select the jury

To finalize the charges against Trump

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it unlikely that the trial will occur before the November election?

The judge is on leave

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled on the case

The election results need to be finalized first

There is insufficient time to complete pretrial proceedings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the four-count criminal indictment against Donald Trump?

It simplifies the legal proceedings

It reduces the number of witnesses needed

It highlights the seriousness of the charges

It ensures a quick trial

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