"Federal Judge Upholds Secrecy of Witnesses in Trump Classified Documents Case"

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A federal judge has ruled that the names of potential witnesses in the classified documents case against Donald Trump will remain secret, citing concerns for their safety. The judge's order allows more records in the case to become public, with witnesses mentioned in the records being referred to by pseudonyms. The special counsel's office had argued for redactions to protect witness details, while Trump's lawyers contended that potential witnesses should be named as is typical in criminal cases. Trump and his co-defendants have pleaded not guilty to obstruction and mishandling of classified government information.
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