Trump lawyer rejects DOJ protective order: ‘Won’t keep non-sensitive information’
Former President Trump’s Lawyer Slams DOJ’s Request for Protective Order
In a fiery appearance on CNN, John Lauro vehemently criticized the Department of Justice’s request for a protective order against him. Special Counsel Jack Smith had proposed the order to prevent Trump’s legal team from sharing non-sensitive evidence with the public. Lauro condemned this move as an assault on the freedom of the press.
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“We refuse to withhold information that is not sensitive from the press…and the American people deserve to know the evidence during a campaign season, as long as it is not legally protected,” Lauro passionately stated. “So we will oppose this request, but it seems that the prosecution team is determined to keep the press in the dark for some reason.”
The DOJ requested the protective order after Trump made a post on his Truth Social account that raised concerns about potential disclosure of details regarding his ongoing legal proceedings. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump’s legal team must respond to the special counsel’s motion by Monday at 5 p.m. She also denied their request for an extension to file a response to the protective order.
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When asked if the evidence would eventually be revealed during the trial, Lauro replied, “Some of it will, but not all.”
“I’m appalled that the press isn’t standing up against this protective order. President Trump is not only being attacked for his First Amendment rights, but now these prosecutors are encroaching on the freedom of the press,” he added, expressing his shock.
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