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Federal judge Emily Marks delays the SPLC trial from October to February 2027, granting the request to avoid a joint proceeding with former employee Heidi Beirich — who faces separate charges for allegedly funneling $140K in donations to a neo-Nazi informant via a shared bank account. The SPLC argued the delay would worsen public fallout and harm donor relations, while prosecutors pushed for efficiency, citing overlapping evidence. Judge Marks sided with Beirich’s legal team, prioritizing adequate preparation over speed — setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom showdown in early 2027.

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