Donald Trump is currently indicted in four separate criminal cases, one of which has proceeded to trial stage. The Supreme Court and an office affair hold responsibility for two of these cases; the federal January 6th case and the Georgia election case. However, all attention is now on the presidential documents case, and more specifically, Judge Aileen Cannon, who shoulders the entirety of responsibility for the delays experienced in this case. AboveTheLaw.com details this situation which has sparked much intrigue and controversy.
The Trump-appointee, Judge Cannon, has been indefinitely delaying the trial, an act that legal professionals and commentators have described as less than impressive. More prominence is given to this issue as Biglaw partner — also a White House attorney — Ty Cobb, becomes a key figure in digging into the situation. Cobb is notable for his frequent appearances on the cable news circuit and his unique, “folksy” way of dissecting and challenging right-wing narrative.
In a conversation with CNN’s Erin Burnett, Cobb expressed his belief that Cannon should have resolved these issues long before now. He said, “Most federal judges would have long ago ruled on all the pending motions.” Many see this as a clear suggestion of incompetence, and perhaps even bias on the part of Judge Cannon.
Cobb went further to suggest that the trial should have commenced either yesterday or two days ago, when the original trial date was set. According to him, the case could have effortlessly proceeded to trial, if not for “her incompetence and perceived bias.”
Surely, these remarks echo what most observers are thinking. It appears clear to all, therefore, that much rests on the shoulders of Judge Aileen Cannon and her handling of this high-profile case.