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(55,096 posts) Mon Jun 26, 2023, 03:56 PM Jun 2023

Cannon denies Special Counsel request to file witness list under seal [View all]

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JUST IN: US judge Aileen Cannon denies Special Counsel request to file 84 potential witnesses in the Trump classified docs case under seal -- says the government does not explain why it is necessary and notes media coalition has moved to have it public.
12:47 PM · Jun 26, 2023

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Cannon denies Special Counsel request to file witness list under seal [View all] Nevilledog Jun 2023 OP

First appeal to the 11th Aviation Pro Jun 2023 #1

Not a chance FBaggins Jun 2023 #6

I'm wondering if this was Jack Smith's first test run agingdem Jun 2023 #22

That depends on how they justify the request and what reason she gives for rejecting it FBaggins Jun 2023 #48

Here she goes... dlk Jun 2023 #2

The goal is for something to happen to a witness, to send a message to the others. Irish_Dem Jun 2023 #12

Just like a crime boss... dlk Jun 2023 #27

+1 bronxiteforever Jun 2023 #40

Exactly like a crime boss. Irish_Dem Jun 2023 #41

Jack Smith should ask Ruby Freeman and Shea Moss for an amicus brief. jls4561 Jun 2023 #3

Put witnesses lives in danger. A despicable decision from a despicable person JohnSJ Jun 2023 #4

If this is public perhaps the trial should be televised. TheBlackAdder Jun 2023 #16

I hope the broadcast outlets are filing suit for televised coverage dlk Jun 2023 #28

Federal rules. Federal cases cannot be televised. wnylib Jun 2023 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author dlk Jun 2023 #29

Welp, reckon that answers any questions about her judgement and willingness to let Trump do Trump Attilatheblond Jun 2023 #5

'says the government does not explain why it is necessary' elleng Jun 2023 #7

I'm hoping for a response from Jack Smith that shows wnylib Jun 2023 #36

Sure enough dalton99a Jun 2023 #8

The GOP virus has destroyed our justice system. I'll be glad when we get a vaccine. walkingman Jun 2023 #9

What is Delphinus Jun 2023 #17

I'm not sure there is one? It appears to be chronic. The best we can do is just fight it walkingman Jun 2023 #19

Has Cannon been hiding under Cha Jun 2023 #10

How's Trump supposed to intimidate if it's under seal? Ohioboy Jun 2023 #11

It May Work As A Honey-Pot, Ma'am, Threats To Witnesses Are Crimes The Magistrate Jun 2023 #13

I like the way you think, Sir. yardwork Jun 2023 #15

But it's his demented cult members who'll get arrested. Nevilledog Jun 2023 #18

As Many Cult Members Who Present Themselves For Arrest Ought To Be The Magistrate Jun 2023 #31

I guess my point was that it wouldn't temper Trump's insanity. Nevilledog Jun 2023 #35

I Agree The Magistrate Jun 2023 #39

Indeed, Sir... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #32

My guess is that if she ruled the names could be sealed, people would still see it as a conspiracy. Silent Type Jun 2023 #14

Trump to add witness tampering to long list Johonny Jun 2023 #20

+1 2naSalit Jun 2023 #33

Trump and his attorneys already have the list. That's because wnylib Jun 2023 #37

Going to be a long and interesting 6 months. republianmushroom Jun 2023 #21

Read the order more carefully. euphorb Jun 2023 #23

If Trump and his lawyers Disaffected Jun 2023 #30

Not really. Trump and his lawyers have to have the list wnylib Jun 2023 #38

OK, that is reasonable. Disaffected Jun 2023 #47

Is it fairly common to have witnesses under seal? tavernier Jun 2023 #24

Theoretically it's because DOJ didn't explain why it's necessary Arazi Jun 2023 #25

I'm thinking Jack Smith set a trap.. agingdem Jun 2023 #26

Good guess. I'm trusting Jack Smith's judgment housecat Jun 2023 #44

Sure give the media ratings at any cost. Just have the prosecution explain why housecat Jun 2023 #42

A good explanation here why at this stage this is nothing to be concerned about... Purrfessor Jun 2023 #43

Pure speculation here, but Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #45

Does this transparency include a public trial? kentuck Jun 2023 #46