Legal AF by MeidasTouch FED UP Jack Smith Finally MAKES HIS MOVE Against Judge Cannon
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Feb 9, 2024 Special Counsel Jack Smith files motion for reconsideration against Judge Cannon in the Trump criminal Mar-A-Lago document case. Discussion on risks of releasing sensitive documents and legal standards. Importance of government witness confidentiality and proper sleep. Special counsel challenges judge's ruling on confidential information. Protecting anonymity of witnesses and setting up for an appeal.
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Wrong Legal Standard Applied
- Judge Eileen Cannon applied a "compelling interest" standard to discovery materials that should instead use a "good cause" standard in the 11th Circuit.
- Special Counsel Jack Smith argues this legal error justifies reconsideration and likely an 11th Circuit appeal.
Unsealing Discovery Risks Safety
- Trump filed redacted discovery exhibits then sought to unseal identifying information to the public docket.
- Smith warns that unsealing would expose FBI code names and witness identities to danger and cross-case risks.
Tactical Filing To Force Disclosure
- Trump’s tactic appears strategic not substantive: attach discovery to public filings to force a higher sealing standard.
- The goal is to publicly identify witnesses and intimidate or undermine DOJ and FBI investigations.