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Juror Safety

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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Judge Orders Anonymity for Jurors in Trump's New York Criminal Trial"

A New York judge has ruled to prevent former President Donald J. Trump from revealing the identities of potential jurors at his upcoming criminal trial, emphasizing the need to protect those involved in the highly sensitive case. The judge granted a request to withhold the names of jurors from the public and ordered that their addresses be kept private, with only the lawyers in the case having access to this information. This decision comes amid security concerns surrounding Mr. Trump's legal proceedings, including recent incidents involving threats and intimidation.

legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Judge Limits Disclosure of Juror Information in Trump's NY Criminal Trial"

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York has agreed to limit access to juror information, citing concerns about potential harassment. The judge granted prosecutors' motions to restrict who can know the names and addresses of jurors to Trump, his attorneys, staff, and consultants, in an effort to protect the jurors from potential harassment, bribery, or intimidation. The judge has not yet ruled on a gag order but has reminded the attorneys and Trump to refrain from making statements that could incite violence or civil unrest.