The judge overseeing Pres. Trump's federal case has denied a request from prosecutors to keep potential witnesses under seal.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon suggested in her order that she wants more explanation from special counsel Jack Smith's office as to why the names must be filed under seal -- after a coalition of media organizations, including ABC News, objected to the names not being made available to the public.
Cannon also faulted the government for not explaining why a partial sealing of the list wouldn't be acceptable and for not detailing the duration of their proposed sealing of the names. The judge issued her order "without prejudice," meaning she is essentially giving the government an opportunity to provide more information for its request.Trump's attorneys hadn't taken a position on the potential witness list being filed under seal and would still be able to access it.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to speak at the Trump National Golf Club on June 13, 2023 in Bedminster, N.J.He is charged with 37 counts related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government information while out of office and has pleaded not guilty. Nauta, a personal aide to Trump, has also been charged in connection with the documents case. He faces six counts, including obstruction, false statements and scheme to conceal.and called the case against him a "hoax."
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