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I was reviewing my notes - has this been answered?

Five of the six alleged co-conspirators, based on details provided in transcripts of testimony to the Jan. 6 Committee & other records, appear to be: longtime Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani; lawyer John Eastman, who helped architect the "fake electors scheme"; attorney Sidney Powell, who helped lead Trump's post-campaign legal efforts; former Justice Dept. official Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump considered making his attorney general; and Kenneth Chesebro, another attorney pushing the "fake electors scheme." It is not clear who co-conspirator 6 is.

I thought I read somewhere - where it was revealed - and now I do not recall who that was.

Anyone remember - or has he/she not been revealed yet? TIA! :)
 
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I was reviewing my notes - has this been answered?

Five of the six alleged co-conspirators, based on details provided in transcripts of testimony to the Jan. 6 Committee & other records, appear to be: longtime Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani; lawyer John Eastman, who helped architect the "fake electors scheme"; attorney Sidney Powell, who helped lead Trump's post-campaign legal efforts; former Justice Dept. official Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump considered making his attorney general; and Kenneth Chesebro, another attorney pushing the "fake electors scheme." It is not clear who co-conspirator 6 is.

I thought I read somewhere - where it was revealed - and now I do not recall who that was.

Anyone remember - or has he/she not been revealed yet? TIA! :)
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I don't think it has been confirmed yet. NY Times and other publications are guessing it is Boris Epshteyn, due to the description provided of co-conspirator 6.

imo
 
Lots of notes since I last posted this - but I shall shorten it up a bit now...

Monday, October 16th:
*Motions Hearing (@ 10am ET) - DC – Donald John Trump (77) has been indicted & charged (8/1/23) & arraigned (8/3/23) with four counts re 2020 election: conspiracy to defraud the United States "by using dishonesty, fraud & deceit to obstruct the nation’s process of collecting, counting & certifying the results of the presidential election"; 2 counts of tampering with witness, victim or an informant, conspiracy to obstruct an Official proceeding & conspiracy against rights of citizens. Plead not guilty. Personal recognizance bond. Conditions of release: agreed to by both sides. No violations of federal law. Must appear in court as required. Must sign appearance bond. Shall not communicate about the facts of the case to any individual known to the defendant to be a witness except through attorneys.
Five of the six alleged co-conspirators, based on details provided in transcripts of testimony to the Jan. 6 Committee & other records, appear to be: longtime Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani; lawyer John Eastman, who helped architect the "fake electors scheme"; attorney Sidney Powell, who helped lead Trump's post-campaign legal efforts; former Justice Dept. official Jeffrey Clark, whom Trump considered making his attorney general; and Kenneth Chesebro, another attorney pushing the "fake electors scheme." It is not clear who co-conspirator 6 is, but it could be Boris Epshteyn??.
Trump's alleged role in the attack on the US Capitol on 6 January 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the building in an effort to stop the confirmation of President Joe Biden's election victory, is under scrutiny from several federal government bodies. The most visible has been a congressional committee that spent 18 months looking into Trump's actions. They held a series of televised hearings laying out their case that his election fraud claims led directly to the riot. Following these hearings, the committee accused Trump of inciting insurrection & other crimes.
Defense attorneys: John F. Lauro, lead attorney, Emil Bove, Fitzah I. Pavalon, Pro Hac Vice & Todd Blanche, Pro Hac Vice.
Prosecution: Thomas Windom, Molly Gulland Gaston & J.P. Cooney all lead attorneys.
Magistrate Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya / U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan presiding.
Jury selection was set to begin on 12/11/23 & trial set to begin on 1/2/24 continued on 3/4/24 for jury selection.
Case info from 3/25/23 thru 8/21/23 reference post #847 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...l-jan-6-investigation-aug-2023.686121/page-43
8/27/23 Update: Defense files Response in Opposition to Government's proposed trial calendar. Requests the Court place this case on April, 2026 trial calendar. Also requests the Court schedule this case to begin on the April 2026 trial calendar, with the following interim control dates: Week of December 4, 2023: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; Week of April 15, 2024: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; Week of August 5, 2024: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; August 1, 2024: Rule 12 & Other Dispositive Motions Due; August 22, 2024: Oppositions to Rule 12 & Other Dispositive Motions Due; September 5, 2024: Replies in Support of Rule 12 & Other Dispositive Motions Due; Week of December 2, 2024: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; Week of April 7, 2025: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; Week of August 4, 2025: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; Week of December 1, 2025: Discovery Status Conference & Motions Hearing; January 29, 2026: Motions in Limine Due; February 12, 2026: Oppositions to Motions in Limine Due; February 19, 2026: Replies in Support of Motions in Limine Due; Week of March 2, 2026: Motions Hearing; Week of March 23, 2026: Final Pretrial Conference & April 2026: Jury Selection & Trial.
8/28/23 Update: The federal judge ruled that Trump can't have his phone with him while reviewing documents in the case to keep him from copying evidence. The court will hold a hearing pursuant to CIPA Section 2 during the status conference currently scheduled on 8/28/23 @ 10am.
8/28/23 Update: Judge Chutkan says Trump's personal & professional schedule has no bearing on timing of trial. She compares it to a professional athlete facing trial. She said it would be "inappropriate" to set a trial date to accommodate that person's professional schedule. Judge Chutkan agrees with special counsel that Trump's team presented skewed statistics about the median length of time between arraignment and trial.
for more info see posts #852 to 854 & 858 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ection-interference-1-aug-2023.686121/page-43
Judge Chutkan is asking Lauro why the case should be considered complex & Lauro has responded that he will be filing 2 motions - presidential immunity & selective prosecution. According to the Special Counsel, Trump’s claim to executive immunity has already been litigated in 5 sealed hearings concerning the grand jury testimony of 14 witnesses. Jury selection will begin 3/4/24.
for more info see posts #862, 886, 869, 870 & 873 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ection-interference-1-aug-2023.686121/page-44
8/28/23 Update: Pretrial Order by U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan. Trial will begin on 3/4/24 @ 9:30am, All other pretrial motions, excluding motions in limine shall be filed on or before 10/9/23. Oppositions shall be due 10/23/23. Replies shall be due 11/6/23. FED. R. EVID. 404(b) NOTICE. No later than 12/4/23, the government shall provide notice of evidence it intends to offer pursuant to Fed. R. Evid. 404(b). All Motions in Lime & motions to suppress statements or tangible things shall be filed shall be filed on, or before, 12/27/23. Oppositions shall be filed no later than 1/9/24. Replies shall be due 1/22/24. The court will schedule a hearing on the motion(s) as necessary. Voir Dire/Proposed jury instructions: Counsel shall jointly submit both a short narrative description of the case, to be read to the prospective jurors, and proposed voir dire questions on or before 1/15/24. The Government must disclose information that may be useful for impeachment or may otherwise affect the credibility of any Government witness (Giglio)—including Lewis material—on or before 2/12/24. Parties shall disclose any expert witnesses & file a brief description of each witness' area of expertise & expected testimony by 12/11/23. The parties shall exchange lists of exhibits they intend to use in their cases in chief by 12/18/23. The parties shall file objections to exhibits by 1/3/24. Replies shall be due 1/9/24. The parties shall exchange lists of witnesses in their cases in chief by 2/19/24.The court will discuss its jury selection procedures at a later status hearings.
8/29/23: (40): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED-Motion of D.A. Feliciano for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief Supporting Neither Plaintiff Nor Defendant as to Trump; (41): Motion for Judicial Notice Affidavit of Victor Shorkin as to Trump; (42): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED-Motion to Intervene as to Trump This document is unavailable as the Court denied its filing; (43): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED-Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus as to Trump; (44): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Galaxy Bar Association as to Trump; (45): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Amicus Curiae in Support of Donald Trump as to DONALD J. TRUMP; (46): LEAVE TO FILE DENIED- Motion of Former Judges & Senior Legal Officials for Leave to File an Amicus Curiae Brief in Support of Government Proposed Trial Date ^ Schedule as to DONALD J. TRUMP. These documents are unavailable as the Court denied its filing. "These documents are unavailable as the Court denied its filing. Although Courts have in rare instances exercised their discretion to permit third-party submissions in criminal cases, neither the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures nor the Local Rules contemplate the filing of amicus curiae briefs. At this time, the court does not find it necessary to depart from the ordinary procedures course by permitting this filing". Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 8/21/23.
9/5/23 Update: (48): Motion to vacate by Trump filed by John Lauro. (49): Memorandum in Opposition by USA as to Trump re 48 Motion to Vacate filed by Molly Gaston. Vacated pursuant to Minute Order filed. Minute Order Trump: The Government's 47 Motion for Leave to File Un-redacted Motion under Seal, & to File Redacted Motion on Public Docket is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court is directed to file under seal the un-redacted copy of the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-1), attaching Exhibit 1 to the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-2). The Clerk of the Court is further directed to file on the public docket the redacted copy of the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-3), attaching a placeholder sheet for Exhibit 1 to the Motion (ECF No. 47-4) & the two proposed orders referenced in the Motion (ECF Nos. 47-5 & 47-6) signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/5/23. Minute Order as to Trump: The Government's 47 Motion for Leave to File Un-redacted Motion Under Seal, & to File Redacted Motion on Public Docket is hereby GRANTED. The Clerk of the Court is directed to file under seal the un-redacted copy of the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-1), attaching Exhibit 1 to the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-2). The Clerk of the Court is further directed to file on the public docket the redacted copy of the Government's Motion (ECF No. 47-3), attaching a placeholder sheet for Exhibit 1 to the Motion (ECF No. 47-4) & the two proposed orders referenced in the Motion (ECF Nos. 47-5 and 47-6). Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/5/23. Order on Sealed Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal. Order on Motion to Vacate & Set/Reset Deadlines. Minute Order as to Trump: Defendant's 48 Motion to Vacate is hereby GRANTED. The court's previous Minute Order of September 5, 2023 is VACATED. Defendant shall respond to the government's 47 Motion for Leave to File by September 11, 2023; the government may file a Reply by September 13, 2023. Any opposition or reply may be filed under seal. Going forward, all motions, including motions for leave to file, must (1) indicate whether the movant has conferred with opposing counsel & (2) state the non-movant's position on the motion, if known. As it has done here, the court may require briefing on motions for leave to file under seal on a timeline shorter than the default periods provided for in the Local Criminal Rules. However, all such briefing may be filed under seal without further order of the court. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 9/5/23. 9/5/23 Update: Government's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Vacate filed by Jack Smith.
9/7/23 Update: The Grand Jury reconvened last Thursday. The grand jury that handed up the indictment against Trump stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election is meeting Thursday at the federal courthouse in Washington, DC, after an over four-week hiatus. Special prosecutor Jack Smith said after the charges were announced that the investigation would continue & the latest grand jury meeting is an indication it’s ongoing.
9/11/23 Update: Defendant Trump's Motion for Recusal of District Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a) filed by John F. Lauro & Todd Blanche. Snip: Judge Chutkan has, in connection with other cases, suggested that Trump should be prosecuted & imprisoned. Such statements, made before this case began & without due process, are inherently disqualifying. Although Judge Chutkan may genuinely intend to give Trump a fair trial—and may believe that she can do so—her public statements unavoidably taint these proceedings, regardless of outcome. 9/11/23 Update: Minute Order as to Trump: Upon consideration of defendant's #50 Motion for Recusal, it is hereby ordered that the government shall file any opposition no later than 9/14/23 & the defense shall file any reply within three calendar days from the filing date of the government's opposition.
9/14/23 Update: (#54) Memorandum in opposition by USA as to Trump’s re 50 Motion for recusal of District Judge.
9/15/23 Update: Federal prosecutors secretly argued in April that if Trump learned of their efforts to access his Twitter account, his public disclosure of the development could “precipitate violence.” Newly unsealed court filings show that attorneys working for special counsel Jack Smith worried that Trump would publicly announce the search warrant of his Twitter feed just like he announced on Truth Social when his Mar-a-Lago estate was searched by the FBI last year. That announcement was followed by a surge in threats against federal law enforcement, culminating in the fatal shooting of a man who had attempted to breach an FBI building in Cincinnati.
link to article: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/...h-warrant-could-precipitate-violence-00116288
9/15/23 Update: (55) Opinion & Order as to Trump granting the government's 47 Motion for Leave to File Un-redacted Motion Under Seal, & to File Redacted Motion on Public Docket & granting in part & denying in part Defendant's 53 Motion for Briefing Schedule. Defendant shall file any Opposition to the government's substantive Motion by September 25, 2023, and the government shall file any Reply by September 30, 2023. The Clerk of the Court is directed to file under seal the un-redacted copy of the government's substantive Motion (ECF No. 47-1), attaching Exhibit 1 to that Motion (ECF No. 47-2) under seal as well. The Clerk of the Court is further directed to file on the public docket the redacted copy of the government's Motion (ECF No. 47-3), attaching a placeholder sheet for Exhibit 1 to the Motion (ECF No. 47-4), and attaching the two proposed orders referenced in the Motion (ECF Nos. 47-5 and 47-6). Finally, the Clerk of the Court is directed to unseal Defendant's motion, ECF No. 53. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan.
9/15/23 Update: Filed Gag Order (#57): Government's opposed motion to ensure that extrajudicial statements do not prejudice these proceedings filed by Jack Smith. Since the grand jury returned an indictment in this case, the defendant has repeatedly & widely disseminated public statements attacking the citizens of the District of Columbia, the Court, prosecutors & prospective witnesses. Consistent with its obligations to guard the integrity of these proceedings & prevent prejudice to the jury pool, while respecting the defendant’s First Amendment rights, the Court should enter the proposed orders imposing certain narrow restrictions on the parties’ public statements regarding this case & governing any jury studies the parties may undertake.
9/17/23: (58) Reply in support by Trump re 50 Motion for recusal filed by John Lauro.
9/22/23 Update: Special counsel Jack Smith has added a veteran war crimes prosecutor Alex Whiting — who served as Smith’s deputy during his stint at the Hague — to his team as it prepares to put Trump on trial in Washington & Florida.
9/25/23 Update: (59) Government's Notice of Filing. Government's Classified Ex Parte, in camera & under seal Motion for a Protective order pursuant to Section 4 of the Classified Information Procedures Act & Rule 16{d)(l) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
9/25/23 Update: (60) Trump's Memorandum Response in Opposition to Prosecution's Motion for Prior Restraints. To Government’s Motion #57. Trump has filed his opposition Jack Smith’s team’s motion for limits on what Trump & his lawyers can say about witnesses & participants in the federal election interference case. Argument: 1) Trump's posts do not endanger the Administration of Justice. A) Trump has not intimidated anyone. B) Trump's posts will not prejudice the Jury. 2) The Proposed Gag Order i not narrowly tailored. 3) Trump's attorneys' statements are entirely appropriate. 4) Trump's attorneys should not be required to seek permission before conducting public polling or studies. Conclusion: The Court should deny the Motion in its entirety. Given the significant First Amendment issues presented by the Motion, Trump respectfully requests the Court schedule a hearing at the first opportunity. Filed by Todd Blanche. The prosecutors response is due 9/30/23.
9/27/23 Update: Trump's Memorandum Opinion & Order (61). Before the court is Defendant’s Motion for Recusal of District Judge Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(a). ECF No. 50 (“Motion”). For the reasons set forth below, recusal is not warranted in this case and the court will DENY the Motion by U.S. District Judge t\Tanya S. Chutkan. 9.27/23 Update: Motion (63) for extension of time to file CIPA Sec. 5 & response to ex parte notice by Trump filed by Todd Blanche. Conclusion-For the foregoing reasons, the Court should (1) order the Special Counsel’s Office to file a redacted version of its CIPA § 4 motion & a public brief justifying its redactions; (2) refrain from addressing the CIPA § 4 motion until President Trump has an opportunity to file procedural objections on October 11, 2023 and make any appropriate ex parte submission regarding his defense theories; and (3) adjourn the deadline for CIPA § 5 notice until three weeks after the Office complies with its disclosure obligations as to the entire defense team.
9/29/23 Update: Minute Order (64) as to Trump. The court hereby schedules a hearing on the government's 57 Motion to Ensure that Extrajudicial Statements Do Not Prejudice These Proceedings on 10/16/23 @ 10am in Courtroom 9. The requirement of Defendant's appearance is waived for this hearing. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan.
9/29/23 Update: Jack Smith's prosecutors weigh in on Trump's campaign spox posting a video of him holding a Glock. Trump "was caught potentially violating his conditions of release. "The defendant should not be permitted to obtain the benefits of his incendiary public statements & then avoid accountability by having other-whose messages he knows will receive markedly less attention than his own-feign retraction. The defendant's spokesman exclaiming, "President Trump purchases a glockinc in South Carolina!"
10/2/23 Update: Memorandum (#65) in opposition by USA as to Trump re 62 Motion for Extension of Time to File CIPA Section 5 & Response to Ex Parte Notice. (Windom, Thomas) Memorandum (#66) in Opposition by USA as to Trump re 63 Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions (Windom, Thomas).
10/2/23 Update: Memorandum (66) in Opposition by USA as to Trump re 63 Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions. 10/3/23 Update: Set/Reset deadlines as to Trump: Notice of Compliance due by 10/11/2023. Minute Order as to Trump: It is hereby ORDERED that court will hold an ex parte Classified Information Procedures Act hearing with the defense at a time & place arranged with defense counsel. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan
10/3/23 Update: Minute Order (65) as to Trump. By 10/10/23, defense counsel John F. Lauro & Gregory M. Singer shall initiate & complete all security clearance tasks as directed by the Litigation Security Group of the U.D. DOJ & thereafter file a Notice of Compliance by 10/11/23. The Notice shall also state whether the defense anticipates that any other of its members, whose assistance is reasonably required, will need to obtain a security clearance signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan.
10/4/23 Update: Prosecutors in the federal election case against Trump are showing an interest in the drinking habits of Rudy Giuliani, the former president's former lawyer. Jack Smith has been asking witnesses whether Giuliani was regularly drunk on & after Election Day 2020.
10/5/23 Update: Motion (74) to Dismiss Case by Trump filed by John Lauro. Reply (75) in Support by Trump re 63 Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions filed by John Lauro. Reply (76) in Support by Trump 62 Motion for Extension of Time to File CIPA Sect. 5 & response to ex parte notice filed by John Lauro.
10/5/23 Update: Case #1:23-mc=00099. Media coalition's Application for audiovisual access to criminal trial proceedings filed by CourtTV, Advance Publications, Inc. ABC, Inc. The Associated Press, Bloomberg L.P., Cable News Network, Inc. Dow Jones & Co., Inc. L.A. Times Communication LLC, National Association of Broadcasters, National Cable Satellite Corp. d/b/a C=SPAN, National Press Photographers Assoc, News Media Alliance, The NY Times Co, Politico LLC, Radio TV Digital News Assoc., Society of Professional Journalists, TEGNA, Inc., Univision Networks & Studios, Inc. & WP Co LLC d/b/a The Washington Post.
10/6/23 Update: Opinion & Order (82). Before the court are Defendant’s Motion for Access to CIPA § 4 Filing & an Adjournment of the CIPA § 5 Deadline, ECF No. 62 (“CIPA Motion”) & Motion for Extension of Time to File Pretrial Motions, ECF No. 63 (“Extension Motion”). For the reasons set forth below, the court will GRANT (2nd) in part & DENY (1st & 3rd) in part both Motions. (see post #90 page 5).
10/10/23 Update: Special counsel Jack Smith filed a motion for Judge Chutkan to implement protections for prospective Trump jurors, in part based on Trump's direct attack on a NY court clerk in his ongoing civil trial.
10/10/23 Update: In a new court filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked the court to set a deadline for Trump to declare if he will be using an “advice of counsel” defense in his federal 2020 election conspiracy criminal case. If Trump is going to defend himself in this way, Smith says the prosecution is entitled to additional evidence & discovery. Trump lawyers have indicated in the media that they may pursue this line of defense. “At least 25 witnesses withheld information, communications & documents based on assertions of the attorney-client privilege,” the filing states. Smith wants to keep the case moving swiftly and still wants the trial to begin in May 2024.
10/12/23 Update: Trump's team has moved to issue six pre-trial subpoenas for 'missing' documents from the Jan. 6 committee. In a footnote, however, they tell Judge Chutkan that they're not positive the documents they seek aren't in the government's discovery. Trump’s attorneys also asked to subpoena Rep. Barry Loudermilk, his committee & the clerk of the House. Rep. Bennie Thompson, like Loudermilk, would likely be able to resist the subpoena given the protections under the Constitution’s Speech & Debate clause. He also wants to subpoena the national archivist & attorneys to the White House & the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS).
10/6/23 Update: (94) Notice of Appeal-denied. Petition for a writ of Habeas Corpus, continued-denied. 10/9/23 Update: (85) Motion for leave to appear Pro Hac Vice re Emil Bove. 10/10/23 Update: (93) Notice of Appeal-denied. Order & Util-set/reset deadlines. (95) Notice of Appeal-denied. (97) Motion for Proposed Order for Fair & Protective Jury Procedures by USA as to Trump filed. (98) Motion for Formal pretrial notice of defendant's intent to reply on advice-of-counsel defense by USA filed. Minute ORDER as to Trump: It is hereby ORDERED that by October 20, 2023, the defense shall file any opposition to the government's 97 Motion for Fair & Protective Jury Procedures & 98 Motion for Formal Pretrial Notice of the Defendant's Intent to Rely on Advice-of-Counsel Defense; and that the government shall file any reply in support of those motions by October 25, 2023. Signed by Judge Tanya S. Chutkan on 10/10/2023. 10/11/23 Update: Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Minute ORDER as to Trump: Granting 85 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Emil Bove is hereby admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Defendant. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER & file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCrR 44.5(a). Order & ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines. (99) Motion for Discovery (PRE-TRIAL RULE 17(c) SUBPOENAS) by Trump. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit)(Lauro, John). Order. Minute ORDER as to Trump: It is hereby ORDERED that by October 25, 2023, the government shall file any opposition to Defendant's 99 Motion for Pre-Trial Rule 17(c) Subpoenas; and the defense shall file any reply in support of its motion by November 1, 2023. (100) Notice of Compliance by Trump re Order. Set Deadlines. (Lauro, John) (101) Motion to Access CIPA Section 4 Filing by Trump. (Blanche, Todd).
10/13/23 Update: (102) Notice of attorney appearance for Emil Bove appearing for Trump.
 
Wow, this hearing is not going well for Lauro. After he said @realDonaldTrump
has honoured his release conditions, Judge Chutkan actually laughed out loud.


Trump lawyer John Lauro says Trump has abided by his conditions of release even with his inflammatory statements about potential witnesses and prosecutors -- Chutkan: "I'm going to take issue with that"

Judge Chutkan tells Trump lawyer John Lauro "This trial will not yield to the election cycle" as Lauro argues that Trump is entitled to say he's being treated unfairly or being insulting to prosecutors.


“I do not need to hear any campaign rhetoric in my court,” Judge Chutkan tells Lauro.

When Lauro brings up Joe Biden, Chutkan notes that Joe Biden “is not subject to conditions of release," like criminal defendant Trump.


Now laughter in the courtroom after Lauro says he served as an advisory neighborhood commissioner in DC, and judge asks if that was before it became 'a flithy and crime-ridden' city. Significant tittering in courtroom.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1713928693704241425
 

Judge Chutkan finally cuts Lauro off after the dozenth mention of censorship: “You keep talking about censorship like the defendant has unfettered First Amendment rights. He doesn’t. We’re not talking about censorship here. We’re talking about the fair administration of justice.”
 
Lauro says that a free society means that we have to accept colorful language. Chutkan responds drily, if there's a little violence or threats, that's the price we pay? Lauro says absolutely not, nobody has suggested Trump suggested violence or threats against anyone

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1713952914387902883


Judge Chutkan says with Trump's public prejudicial statements in the 2020 election case, there is a real risk that witnesses may be intimidated. Trump cannot "launch a pre-trial smear campaign," Chutkan says, adding violations of order could lead to sanctions.

www.theguardian.com

Jim Jordan to force floor vote for House speaker on Tuesday after consolidating Republican support – as it happened

Republican hardliner says situation in Israel had changed his earlier stance that he would only call a vote if he had enough votes to win
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Trump Gets Partial Gag Order Limiting Speech During D.C. Trial, Judge Rules

The order covers statements about Special Counsel Jack Smith, the federal court and staff, as well as possible witnesses in the trial scheduled for March.
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U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over the case, imposed an order restricting aspects of Trump's speech following a two-hour proceeding at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington. The limits cover statements about Special Counsel Jack Smith, the federal court and staff, as well as possible witnesses in the trial scheduled for March.

“This is not about whether or not I like the language Mr. Trump uses," Chutkan said in handing down her opinion from the bench. "This is about language that presents a danger to the administration of justice.”
 
if a participant violates this order i'll entertain motions by parties or sua sponte to consider sanctions. Court is adjourned! [In sum: Trump can talk about rat-infested DC, crooked Joe Biden, Dept of Injustice. ... But he can't ... /75

https://twitter.com/rparloff/status/1713954455694053750/analytics


... But he can't attack Special Counsel, his staff, the court, the court's staff and "it should go without saying" their families. Finally, he can't discuss or attack expected witnesses or characterize their expected testimony. ...

https://twitter.com/rparloff/status/1713955197389521109/analytics


... She did not mention what sanctions she'd imposed in case of violation, except to say she'd entertain motions for sanctions. Thank for following. Hope to see you again soon. /77-end
 
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