In the New York Times today the notice about the trial date was accompanied by information that in the only other trials (four) she has run she has generally set quick dates but they were pushed back. Conjecture is that she fears criticism for not knowing what she's doing (a rational fear, since she doesn't seem to have much of a clue. Most reporters covering the case have more time in court listening to hearings than she has in all of her experience of the law.)