Judge sets Friday hearing for Trump election case order
Judge Tanya Chutkan will issue a protective order for evidence in the Trump 2020 election interference case, but she said she’s leaning toward less restrictive rules than prosecutors requested, siding largely with the defense.
She intends to implement a limited protective order, restricting public release solely for materials categorized as"sensitive," including grand jury materials. But because the government labels the majority of evidence in the case as sensitive, she rejected the defense’s appeal to expand the scope of who can see discovery and redefine sensitive content.
When questioned by Scripps News about Trump's ability to adhere to the new order's rules, Trump's lawyer John Lauro stated that they had clearly communicated their requirements to the judge. However, he did not provide further details regarding their confidence in Trump's compliance. Lauro added,"We presented all the necessary arguments and made our points on the record.
This was Trump’s lawyers' first appearance before Judge Chutkan, who is known for sentencing over three dozen individuals linked to the Capitol insurrection.
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