Former President Trump’s Legal Bid to Shield Evidence in 2020 Election Case Rejected as “Unpersuasive” by U.S. Judge
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump sought to restrict how much evidence can be released publicly in his 2020 election subversion case, a move that legal experts have deemed largely ineffective. This development adds another layer to the legal battles Trump faces just weeks before the 2024 presidential election, in which he is a candidate. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan presides over the case, which alleges Trump attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Special counsel Jack Smith, appointed to investigate these claims, has spearheaded the prosecution, culminating in charges that include conspiracy … Read more