A much-anticipated hearing today in the Trump 2020 election fraud case has set the stage for how the battle between federal prosecutors and Donald Trump’s defense lawyers will unfold. In Washington D.C.’s federal court this morning, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan firmly established that her courtroom would not be a venue for political maneuvers in the special council’s election subversion case against the former president.
The debate during today’s hearing revolved around a protective order on evidence. Prosecutors argue this evidence proves Trump’s conspiracy to overturn the election and disrupt Congress.
While protective orders usually pass with little fuss, the stakes in this case are high. Prosecutors have expressed alarm at Trump’s recent social media threats, emphasizing the need for such an order to restrict the former president’s public discussions or evidence sharing during the case’s duration.
In contrast, Trump’s defense, pushing for fewer restrictions, alleges that the prosecution’s efforts aim to limit his First Amendment rights.
Notably, any breach of the protective order by Trump could lead to contempt charges.
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