A lead impeachment defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump asked Senate leaders to suspend his client’s trial during the Jewish Sabbath.

In a letter obtained by the New York Times, David Schoen requested the trial, should it still be taking place, stop at sundown on Friday, the beginning of the Sabbath, before returning Sunday.

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