I'd think it could take a few weeks for Judge Chutkan to review over 180 plus pages of dense legalese, but presumably she has a full staff to help out.

I believe its worse than that. The brief will be around 180 pages. Then there's the exhibits, which could be another 1000 or more pages. And let's not forget that the defense will also get to file their brief - potentially of a similar size.

Yes, the judge has a staff. She also has to deal other cases besides this one. Could take 2 months or so to get a ruling on this issue. Patience will be required.

The good news in all of this is that much of the prosecution's brief and evidence will be in the public record once it is filed. There will be redactions, of course, but we will know more about the prosecution's case, and potentially have access to evidence and testimony that hasn't come out before. This could get quite interesting.

--Peter

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