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Merrick Garland: “The cases were brought last year. Prosecutor has urged speedy trials, with which I agree. And this is now in the hands…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2024
The cases were brought last year. Prosecutor has urged speedy trials, with which I agree. And this is now in the hands of the judicial system, not in our hands.
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Merrick Garland
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Garland emphasizes the importance of a speedy trial in the public interest regarding the cases against Trump.

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