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SPECIAL COUNSEL SEEKS GAG ORDER AGAINST TRUMP
Sep 17, 2023
Special counsel files motion seeking gag order against former President Donald Trump in federal election interference case. Challenges of trying multiple defendants in criminal racketeering case against Trump in Georgia. Personal narrative of high-risk pregnancy and difficulties obtaining abortion. Exploring challenges to American democracy and the need for institutional change. Discussion of special counsel's motion for gag order against Trump and concerns about witness targeting. Unraveling network of organizations working to dismantle Obama's agenda. Controversy surrounding Justice Thomas and need for transparency. Discussion of threats and financial support in Texas impeachment proceedings against Ken Paxton.
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- The Special Counsel seeks a gag order against Trump to prevent him from making statements that could prejudice the federal election interference case and intimidate potential witnesses.
- Judge McAfee grants a severance motion in the criminal racketeering case against Trump, resulting in multiple trials due to logistical challenges.
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Jack Smith seeks gag order against Donald Trump in election interference case
In the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump, Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion seeking a narrowly tailored gag order. The motion aims to prevent Trump from making statements targeted at and about potential witnesses in the case. Prosecutors argue that such statements pose a serious and substantial danger of prejudicing the case. They propose that statements include remarks regarding the identity, testimony, or credibility of prospective witnesses, as well as disparaging or inflammatory comments about parties, witnesses, attorneys, court personnel, or potential jurors.
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