Tanya Chutkan: Here’s everything to know about the judge in Donald Trump’s election case who has reputation of giving harsh sentences
Trump faces District Judge Tanya Chutkan for his alleged involvement in the 2020 election interference, he might encounter a familiar adversary. In 2021, Judge Chutkan thwarted his attempts to prevent a Congressional committee from accessing his administration's White House records with the memorable statement: «Presidents are not kings, and Plaintiff is not president.» Chutkan’s ruling breathed new life into the congressional investigation, which has now come full circle with the case brought against Mr. Trump by Special Counsel Jack Smith landing in her court randomly. This assignment could be concerning for Mr. Trump's legal team as Judge Chutkan, aged 61, has developed a reputation for delivering harsh sentences to those found guilty of involvement in the riots over the past two years.
Who is Tanya Chutkan?Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Judge Tanya Chutkan pursued her education in the United States, attending George Washington University and later law school at the University of Pennsylvania. For over a decade, she served as a public defender in Washington DC, handling numerous serious felony cases and arguing several appellate cases. In 2014, President Barack Obama nominated her to the US District Court for the District of Columbia, where she was confirmed by the Senate with a unanimous 95-0 vote. In her role as a judge, she has presided over cases involving individuals accused of participating in the January 6 riots. While some of her colleagues have been vocal in criticizing Mr. Trump's involvement in the riot, Judge Chutkan has stood out for handing down harsher sentences to those convicted in the riots compared to the justice department's recommendations. Notably, she sentenced an Ohio couple who entered
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