Judge in Trump's classified files case agrees to redact witness names, granting prosecution request
- A federal judge upheld protection for potential government witnesses in the classified documents case against the former president. The judge previously granted Trump's request for an independent arbiter.
- Prosecutor Jack Smith aimed to keep witness identities secret, arguing it could prevent threats and harassment. The judge agreed to redact names, criticizing Smith for lacking sufficient arguments.
- Dispute over revealing witness statements and jury instructions intensified between the judge and the prosecutor, with warnings of potential appeals. The case remains without a set trial date.
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Trump classified documents judge to shield witnesses’ names
The judge in former President Trump’s classified documents case allowed for the shielding of names of potential government witnesses in a ruling issued Tuesday. Special counsel Jack Smith asked to conceal the names of potential government witnesses in motions by Trump’s legal team, stating the witnesses could face threats and harassment. “Although the Special Counsel’s…
Judge Orders Witness Names To Remain Secret In Trump Classified Docs Case
Judge Orders Witness Names To Remain Secret In Trump Classified Docs Case Authored by Katabella Roberts via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The federal judge overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump has ordered that the names of potential witnesses remain secret, marking a victory for special counsel Jack Smith. Republican presidential hopeful and former President Donald Trump celebrates his victory at a pr…
Judge in Trump’s classified files case agrees to redact witness names, granting prosecution request
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump granted a request by prosecutors on Tuesday aimed at protecting the identities of potential government witnesses. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon refused to categorically block witness statements from being disclosed, saying there was no basis for such a “sweeping” and “blanket” restriction on their inclusion in pretrial m…
‘Pray For Melania’: People React To Melania Trump’s Face Expressions At MAGA Fundraising
Melania Trump’s ex-aide, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, has stirred conversation by dissecting the former First Lady’s expressions during a recent MAGA fundraiser. Wolkoff’s analysis painted a picture of Melania appearing as though she was on the brink of facing numerous challenges, likening her situation to navigating a minefield. This metaphor has ignited discussions online, with social media users opining about Melania’s facial expressions captur…
Judge in Trump classified docs case grants Jack Smith request to redact witness names
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon on Tuesday relented to special counsel Jack Smith in a long-running dispute over the names of government witnesses in the classified documents case against former President Trump, agreeing to shield their identities from the public eye. Cannon only partially granted prosecutors’ request in agreeing to keep the names of FBI agents, Secret Service agents and other potential witnesses in the case under sea…
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