Special counsel Attorney David Harbach argued that Oliveira and Nauta's attorneys were ethically prohibited from properly defending their clients, drawing ire from judge.
Judge in Washington partially granted request by Trump's attorneys to allow extra time to file motions in federal election obstruction case ahead of March trial.
Judge canceled Aug. 25 hearing and ordered sealed hearing on request for a protective order under CIPA in case DOJ brought ageist Trump, Nauta, and De Oliveira.
Trump categorically denied he ordered deletion of security footage at Mar-a-Lago resort, coming after Jack Smith made that allegation as he added 3 new charges.
If allegation that senior DOJ official attempted to shake down Trump’s co-defendant’s lawyer is true, it could result in entire case against Trump being dismissed.
More portions of federal gov’s search warrant affidavit for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home can be unsealed, ruled judge in connection to Trump’s classified documents case.
Trump said he was holding random sheets of papers, not revealing classified documents during audio recording in which he was heard mentioning classified material.
Even after being indicted in 2 separate criminal cases, Trump has maintained a commanding lead over his Republican rivals in national polls of registered voters.
Scharf reviewed indictment by Jack Smith against Trump and has serious concerns with way case is being framed in public and way prosecution is being conducted.
