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wnylib

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36. I'm hoping for a response from Jack Smith that shows

Mon Jun 26, 2023, 05:49 PM

Jun 2023

in blunt, scathing terms why sealing the list is necessary.

Something along these lines: Due to the polarized political climate in the country and the high profile of the case, as well as previous intimidation of witnesses during the J6 investigations, it is necessary to protect the safety of the 84 witnesses.

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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