Judge sets Monday deadline for Trump team to respond to DOJ’s discovery protective order request.
The Battle Continues: Trump’s Request Denied by Federal Judge
The federal judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s criminal case in Washington, D.C., has just delivered a blow to the Trump team. Their request for a motion to delay their response to a protective order, requested by the Justice Department, has been denied.
This latest development follows a motion filed by Trump’s legal team, seeking a three-day extension to argue against a legal motion that would prevent the former president from sharing evidence from his Jan. 6 criminal case proceedings.
Trump Fights Back Against DOJ Protective Order
Unhappy with the protective order imposed by the DOJ, Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to express his frustration. In a bold statement, he criticized the order, claiming it targeted his right to political speech.
The DOJ’s request for a protective order was prompted by a Truth Social post made by Trump himself. The post seemed to issue a warning: “If you go after me, I’m coming after you!” This raised concerns among prosecutors that Trump may improperly share details about his ongoing criminal proceedings.
Prosecutors fear that Trump’s potential sharing of evidence from special counsel Jack Smith’s criminal case could reveal his attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Judge’s Decision Puts an End to Trump’s Request
US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has made her decision, putting an end to the Trump team’s request to argue against the DOJ’s position. The DOJ argued that Trump has a habit of publicly discussing the details of his legal proceedings, and the judge agreed.
In their filing, prosecutors urged Judge Chutkan to issue an order preventing any findings related to the case from being made public. While they did not explicitly request a gag order against Trump, they emphasized the need to keep a substantial amount of evidence out of public view during the ongoing criminal proceedings.
Trump’s team has previously defended his right to free speech, asserting that the Truth Social post in question falls under his First Amendment rights to express his opinions online.
As the legal battle rages on, Trump’s arraignment on four federal charges, including conspiracy and obstruction, looms ahead. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and his next court date is scheduled for Aug. 28, where his trial date will be determined.
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