Judge Delays Jan. 6 Trial Amid Speculation of Trump Pardons

A federal judge has agreed to delay the trial of William Pope, a defendant in the January 6 Capitol riot, citing the "real possibility" of a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump. The decision comes after Trump's reelection and his campaign pledge to pardon some involved in the attack. The judge, Rudolph Contreras, noted that proceeding with the trial could be a waste of resources if a pardon is granted. Other judges have been less inclined to delay proceedings for similar reasons, emphasizing the court's obligations under the Constitution.