Miami (EFE) after finishing his term in 2021.
Judge Bruce E. Reinhart noted in his order today that both Trump and the public, media and social networks are included in the order and therefore cannot keep this information, whether originals or copies of documents.
Evidence Oversight
Trump, accused of 37 counts related to storing and refusing to return confidential documents, will be able to take notes of the evidence, which must also be kept confidential by court order.
Defendants will only have access to evidence “under the direct supervision of the defense attorney or a member of the defense attorney’s staff. The defendants will not keep copies of the material,” the ruling says.
The judge, who thus agreed with a motion filed last Friday by the Prosecutor’s Office, explained that “any unclassified discovery produced by the United States” is subject to this protection order.
It stressed that this evidence can only be used by the defendants and the defense and “in connection with the defense of this case, and for no other purpose.”
Clear instructions for Trump’s defense
An earlier order by another judge prohibited Trump, when the charges were formally read, from discussing the case with witnesses or potential witnesses, including Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran who is accused of complicity with the former president.
Lawyers for Trump, who has pleaded “not guilty” to the charges, must have the evidence “in custody and control,” according to today’s order.
“The defense attorney will store the materials securely with labels that make it clear that the materials are subject to this order,” the judge reiterated.
“A knowing violation of this order by defendants, defense attorneys, and authorized persons (the latter upon signing a document of which the court must have a list) may result in contempt of court or other civil penalties. or criminal, “explained Judge Reinhart.
