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Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

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Defense attorneys have asked federal judges in Washington , D.C. , to postpone proceedings in some of the Jan. 6 cases until 2025 .

The requests complicate the Justice Department's ability to conclude its cases before the changeover in power.

Some defendants are quoting Trump 's campaign statements in their new court filings.

Defense attorney Joseph McBride , who has defended several defendants, told CBS News requests are expected.

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