Judge Cannon sets Jack Smith straight

Judge Aileen Cannon Gives Jack Smith ‘Devastating News’

Judge Aileen Cannon delivers a blow to Jack Smith with a momentous decision. In a move that defies expectations, Cannon grants Trump’s request for the revelation of specific discovery documents, contradicting Smith’s insistence on their confidentiality.

This relates to Trump's request to un-redact some information the defense obtained thru discovery productions and FOIA responses. Jack Smith basically opposed unsealing anything.

Following a thorough review, Cannon asserts, “The Special Counsel has not presented sufficient grounds to warrant deviation from the presumption of public access to the records.” Despite Smith’s concerns about witness safety and intimidation, Cannon finds his arguments lacking in substance.

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