NYT scoop: "David Pecker...is set to go first" as prosecution witness.

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59. No one, but especially not the defense, is supposed to publicly naming the witnwsses

or the members of the jury. By the rukes of Discovery, the prosecution is rewuired to notify the defense of the witnesses (so they can make plans for cross-examination.)

However, Judge Merchan has indicated that the first witnesses are a test. If the names get out, no more prior notice to defense. I don't know whether Pecker is included in that - since he is a public figure he may not be.