Sussmann hearing underway before Judge Christopher Cooper, who kicks it off by noting that he worked at DOJ in early 90s when Sussmann did. Says they didn’t work together or socialize, but he’d entertain a motion to recuse….
Asst Special Counsel DeFilippis says some discovery will be classified and they’re working on getting security clearances for defense counsel. May be CIPA (classified evidence) practice in case.
Def Atty Berkowitz says Sussmann 'is not working currently’ and he wants a trial as expeditiously as possible, but obviously the classified issues will lead to some delay….
Hints of defense motions: materiality (whether alleged false statement could’ve been reasonably expected to impact FBI actions) and maybe to strike surplusage (probably extensive discussion of alleged actions of uncharged others in indictment, like tech experts & their motives)
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