Hearing up now on Bannon contempt of Congress charge. This is what Bannon's legal team wants under discovery from the government: 
DOJ wants protective orders on numerous categories of evidence including J6 committee comms, witness statements, law enforcement information.
Bannon team: Under protective order, Bannon limited how they can use evidence in the case. Points out this is govt employee material
Bannon team: Under protective order, Bannon limited how they can use evidence in the case. Points out this is govt employee material
Keep in mind, this is the same DOJ demanding cell phone data including text messages, etc. from American citizens who protested Joe Biden's election.
Judge wants DOJ to explain protective orders. DOJ complaining Bannon will make evidence available "for public review." LOFL
Judge wants DOJ to explain protective orders. DOJ complaining Bannon will make evidence available "for public review." LOFL
"This case should be adjudicated in the court room not the media." - DOJ
WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?
Judge trying to split the baby--how evidence can be made available to defense but prevented from released to public/media. Bannon team objects to idea, notes media wants access, too.
WHAT ARE THEY HIDING?
Judge trying to split the baby--how evidence can be made available to defense but prevented from released to public/media. Bannon team objects to idea, notes media wants access, too.
Protective order is "severe."
Judge Nichols says he will rule soon on which categories will be protected.
Bannon team again argues congressional comms should be made available. Judge wants to find a way to prevent Bannon from making it public, only used for court proceedings.
Judge Nichols says he will rule soon on which categories will be protected.
Bannon team again argues congressional comms should be made available. Judge wants to find a way to prevent Bannon from making it public, only used for court proceedings.
DOJ claims dissemination to media will influence potential jury, witnesses, and outcome.
Team Bannon calls it "baseless." Judge Nichols suggests burden might be on Bannon to argue removal of protective order in each instance.
Team Bannon calls it "baseless." Judge Nichols suggests burden might be on Bannon to argue removal of protective order in each instance.
Bannon atty detailing a long list of issues/rights the J6 committee has violated including separation of powers and Bannon's 1A rights. Communications would reveal how J6 committee approach ran afoul of numerous laws, rules, etc.
"This is a radical move they made."
"This is a radical move they made."
It's clear Bannon's team is attempting to delegitimize the entire J6 committee, which is great.
Notes Thompson's personal lawsuit should preclude him from heading committee. Notes Raskin's lead role in Trump's impeachment. "Entitled to know what the processes were."
Notes Thompson's personal lawsuit should preclude him from heading committee. Notes Raskin's lead role in Trump's impeachment. "Entitled to know what the processes were."
Now blasting Thompson's comment on Maddow that anyone who invokes 5A is guilty.
Entitled to know why DOJ "deviated" from usual process--cited OLC opinion--to not charge exec branch official with contempt of Congress.
Notes Biden calling for prosecution of Bannon and others.
Entitled to know why DOJ "deviated" from usual process--cited OLC opinion--to not charge exec branch official with contempt of Congress.
Notes Biden calling for prosecution of Bannon and others.
This hearing is LIT. A careful analysis of why the J6 is illegitimate--it's too bad no GOP congressional leader is making this argument EVERY DAY.
Judge asks why Bannon wants to delay trial until late next year. DOJ push for April WHICH IS FUNNY bc they keep delaying J6 trials.
Judge asks why Bannon wants to delay trial until late next year. DOJ push for April WHICH IS FUNNY bc they keep delaying J6 trials.
Judge asks DOJ why an immediate trial date. I love this bc Bannon team flipping script on DOJ.
LOFL defendant and public's "right to a speedy trial."
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. I hope lawyers for all J6 detainees are listening.
DOJ complaining Bannon team is dragging out discovery
LOFL defendant and public's "right to a speedy trial."
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. I hope lawyers for all J6 detainees are listening.
DOJ complaining Bannon team is dragging out discovery
Judge notes J6 criminal cases - none have gone to trial including defendants who are detained and those charged January and February. "Languishing a little bit."
"Government wants to move at light speed." But of course says Bannon doesn't need 10 months to prepare for trial.
"Government wants to move at light speed." But of course says Bannon doesn't need 10 months to prepare for trial.
Says he's loathe to split the difference but that's what he's going to do. (Will check out how many times Nichols has excluded time from Speedy Trial act on other J6 defendants. I'll bet a lot.)
Wants July trial. Sort of amazing since so many J6 defendants don't have trial dates
Wants July trial. Sort of amazing since so many J6 defendants don't have trial dates
Nichols asks parties to work on protective order agreement before December 16.
If not, Nichols will issue ruling on protective orders.
/End
If not, Nichols will issue ruling on protective orders.
/End
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