A federal judge on Friday granted former U.S. President Donald Trump leeway to publicly share some non-sensitive evidence that will be used in his trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, but she warned him to tread carefully before making inflammatory public statements about the case.

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A federal judge on Friday granted former U.S. President Donald Trump leeway to publicly share some non-sensitive evidence that will be used in his trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election, but she warned him to tread carefully before making inflammatory public statements about the case.

“Even arguably ambiguous statements by the parties or their counsel- if they can be reasonably interpreted to intimidate witnesses or to prejudice potential jurors - can threaten the process," U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said on Friday.

“I caution you and your client to take special care in your public statements about this case. I will take whatever measures are necessary to safeguard the integrity of these proceedings.”

  • spaceghotiOPEnglish
    9•10 months ago

    You and I both know that, but that’s how the game is being played. It’s a huge fucking problem that demands reform, but Republicans have been in lockstep trying to block any attempt to constrain their corruption. And when this goes to the Supreme Court with the current justices on the bench, don’t be surprised if they find some convoluted argument that protects Republican privilege over the public good.

    This is the world we created when we pretended Hillary wasn’t the better option and allowed Trump to win.