Judge orders Trump not to talk publicly about ‘sensitive’ evidence in Jan. 6 case against him

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A federal judge has ordered former President Donald Trump not to talk publicly about witness testimony, grand jury subpoenas and other 'sensitive' evidence in the Justice Department's prosecution of him in the 2020 election conspiracy case.

and his lawyers “shall not disclose sensitive materials or their contents directly or indirectly to anyone” beyond the defense team and potential witnesses in his upcoming trial.

“The fact that he is running a political campaign currently has to yield to the administration of justice, and if that means he can’t say exactly what he wants to say in a political speech, that is just how it’s going to have to be,” the judge said at a hearing. “I cannot, and I will not, factor into my decision what effect it will have on a political campaign for either side.”The protective order sought by Mr.

She said Mr. Trump won’t be allowed to have any electronic devices “that could copy or reproduce” trial documents if he reviews such items alone. She also rejected the proposal by Mr. Trump’s team to share any witness interviews or transcripts with the public.

 

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