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Trump arraigned on charges he plotted to stay in power

Laura Coates Live

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The Unusual and Complexity of the Speedy Trial Act

There are so many different ways this can be delayed despite the speedy trial act of 1974. Donald Trump is 77 years old, Ronald Reagan was when he left the White House as the oldest president in history. When you have an older defendant, there's always questions of health that may come up. And lastly, conflicts with the best interests of the public and the defendant could push it forward or back.

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