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In reply to the discussion: Stephen K. Bannon files motion to request all documents in court case be made public [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(48,988 posts)17. Because of the Fundamental Principle of Justice
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law where they can mount a defense.
If prosecutors published all evidentiary documents after showing defence and before trial, then they would be trying the defendant in the media and polluting their own jury pool, etc.
Ask Richard Jewell about being damaged by false accusations. Oh, he's dead.
What if Prosecutor George and Agent Mike accused you of bank fraud and then showed video of you going in and out of 9 banks in a single day. Before you could mount a defense, a mob has ransacked your yard and cut down your peach tree. When you are able to get out of the house and give some interview, it turns out you are a technician for currency counting machinery.
The government is hiding it to protect the defendant, even if the defendant doesn't want the protection.
Even if both the defendant and the government want to release the info, I think it still would have to pass through a judge. I am not a lawyer.
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Stephen K. Bannon files motion to request all documents in court case be made public [View all]
cadoman
Nov 2021
OP
If I'm not mistaken, the thread title conflicts with the information posted in the OP
True Dough
Nov 2021
#1
Wouldn't want to tip off the other little fish/big fish that might get caught in the net.......
lastlib
Nov 2021
#24
Bannon wants to use discovery to find and release dirt on his "enemies".
Midnight Writer
Nov 2021
#3
No, he is only entitled to evidence that the government intends to us against him and
cstanleytech
Nov 2021
#16
Jewell was damaged by false accusations. Same point. Defendants should be protected. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2021
#22
Yes, if they succeed there may be mob violence against ordinary bureaucrats and citizens. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2021
#20
Yes that's it. Get publication allowed, then sue for discovery of all committee documents and keep
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2021
#14
Why.....he and the other POS's were plotting to over throw a duly elected government
turbinetree
Nov 2021
#6
Keeping documents and evidence out of public view is SOP. It prevents jury pool contamination.
Ford_Prefect
Nov 2021
#19
Exactly. Bannon wants to muddy the waters, delay, and disrupt. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2021
#34
yepper , look at R. STONE already throwing names out there to distract from himself !
monkeyman1
Nov 2021
#36