The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference prosecution has cancelled all remaining court dates in the case.
Prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” after the Republican’s presidential victory this week.
Special Counsel Jack Smith charged Mr Trump last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
But Mr Smith’s team has been evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases before the president-elect takes office in light of justice department policy stating sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
Case expected to be cancelled
It is expected that the case will be cancelled entirely.
The Justice Department believes Mr Trump can no longer face prosecution, according to a precedent meant to shield sitting presidents from criminal charges.
In a court filing on Friday in the 2020 election case, Mr Smith’s team said it needs “time to assess this unprecedented circumstance and determine the appropriate course going forward consistent with Department of Justice policy”.
Mr Smith’s team said it would inform the judge of “the result of its deliberations” by Dec 2.