Legal AF by MeidasTouch CORRUPT Judge Cannon FATAL Move has MAJOR Consequences
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Feb 10, 2024 A judge's decision in the Mar-a-Lago case against Trump could expose key government witnesses, putting their safety at risk. The episode discusses the importance of sealing and redacting documents, and the potential for an appeal. The hosts highlight Judge Cannon's errors of law and interference with the investigation, and mention a sponsor called Mosh bars. The controversy surrounding public notoriety and the need for confidentiality is also discussed, along with concerns about witness disclosure and protection.
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Wrong Standard Could Jeopardize Secrecy
- Judge Aileen Cannon applied the wrong legal standard by demanding a compelling-governmental-interest showing.
- The correct standard for sealing discovery is good cause to prevent manifest injustice, a lower burden for the government to meet.
Why Sealing Protects Witnesses And Jury
- The government argued the material contains witness statements, Jencks material, and grand jury excerpts that must remain sealed.
- Releasing them now could risk witness safety and taint the jury pool before trial.
Use Reconsideration Then Emergency Appeal
- File a motion for reconsideration first to give the trial judge a chance to correct reversible error.
- If time is short or reconsideration fails, immediately seek emergency relief from the appellate court.