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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Trump's Legal Team Pushes for Televised Federal Election Subversion Trial"

Former President Donald Trump's legal team has requested that his federal election subversion trial in Washington, DC be televised, despite court rules that do not allow for broadcasting of federal proceedings and opposition from the Justice Department. Trump argues that a televised trial would allow him to overcome the perceived unfairness of the justice system and wants the public to see the "horrible things" that took place. Media outlets have also petitioned for cameras to be allowed, citing significant public interest and the potential to undermine conspiracy theories. The trial is scheduled for March 4, and Trump faces four counts, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

via CNN|

#donald-trump #election-subversion-trial #justice-department

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Trump Demands Televised Coverage of Federal Election Interference Case"

Former President Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised, joining media outlets in arguing that the American public should be able to watch the historic case unfold. The Justice Department opposes the effort, citing long-standing nationwide policy against cameras in federal courtrooms. Trump's lawyers argue that the trial is politically motivated and should be televised so that the public can see it as a "dreamt-up unconstitutional charade." The trial is scheduled to begin on March 4 and is seen as a significant legal threat to Trump's political fortunes.

via Yahoo News|

#donald-trump #federal-election-interference #justice-department

law-and-politics2 years ago•8 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Televising Trump Trial as Special Counsel Opposes Cameras in the Courtroom"

The Justice Department has urged a federal judge to reject requests from news organizations and former President Donald Trump's defense to allow live television coverage of his federal trial in March on charges of conspiring to subvert the 2020 election results. The media coalition argued that the trial of a former president on such charges warranted continuous public oversight, but prosecutors argued that the long-standing rule barring cameras from federal courtrooms should be upheld. The debate over public access to federal courts and the potential for televised trials has been reignited by Trump's case, with some advocating for incremental changes such as archiving video or releasing audio recordings promptly.

via The Washington Post|

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