Judge prohibits Trump from attacking prosecutors, witnesses.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Targeting Prosecutors and Witnesses in Election Case
A federal judge on Monday issued a powerful ruling, preventing Donald Trump from launching a pretrial smear campaign against U.S. prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses involved in a criminal case. The case accuses Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, based in Washington, firmly stated that she will not allow Trump, who has pleaded not guilty, to engage in such behavior. She emphasized that no other criminal defendant would be granted this privilege, and she will not make an exception in this case.
The judge’s order specifically prohibits Trump and his attorneys from personally targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutors, and the court staff. Furthermore, it restricts Trump from discussing potential witnesses and their testimony at trial.
Key Points:
- Donald Trump barred from launching a smear campaign against prosecutors and witnesses.
- Judge Chutkan emphasizes that no other defendant would be allowed such behavior.
- Order prevents Trump from targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, prosecutors, and court staff.
- Trump also prohibited from discussing potential witnesses and their testimony.
(Reporting by Andrew Goudsward; editing by Scott Malone, Will Dunham, Nick Zieminski, and Jonathan Oatis)
What was the ruling of the federal judge regarding Donald Trump’s behavior towards prosecutors and witnesses in the election case?
Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Targeting Prosecutors and Witnesses in Election Case
A federal judge on Monday issued a powerful ruling, preventing Donald Trump from launching a pretrial smear campaign against U.S. prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses involved in a criminal case. The case accuses Trump of attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, based in Washington, firmly stated that she will not allow Trump, who has pleaded not guilty, to engage in such behavior. She emphasized that no other criminal defendant would be granted this privilege, and she will not make an exception in this case.
The judge’s order specifically prohibits Trump and his attorneys from personally targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, the prosecutors, and the court staff. Furthermore, it restricts Trump from discussing potential witnesses and their testimony at trial.
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump barred from launching a smear campaign against prosecutors and witnesses.
2. Judge Chutkan emphasizes that no other defendant would be allowed such behavior.
3. Order prevents Trump from targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, prosecutors, and court staff.
4. Trump also prohibited from discussing potential witnesses and their testimony.
(Reporting by Andrew Goudsward; editing by Scott Malone, Will Dunham, Nick Zieminski, and Jonathan Oatis)
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