Recently unsealed documents have shed light on a significant development in the legal proceedings involving Donald Trump and his co-defendants. The documents, comprising hundreds of pages, were part of a series of requests made by the defense teams to Judge Eileen Cannon. Of particular interest is the testimony of Trump's former lawyer, Evan Corcoran, who alleged that Trump withheld classified documents, leading to potential obstruction charges.
Judge Beryl Howell previously acknowledged the possibility of criminal evidence in Corcoran's claims, citing instances where classified documents were found at Mar-a-Lago, including in Trump's bedroom. The issue of whether Corcoran's testimony will be admissible in the trial remains a key point of contention to be resolved by Judge Cannon.
Meanwhile, courtroom proceedings have been marked by tension, with restrictions on electronic devices requiring updates to be relayed through physical notes. The morning hearing focused on motions to dismiss, while an afternoon session addressed allegations of selective and vindictive prosecution against Walt Nata, who is accused of concealing evidence on behalf of Trump.
A heated exchange between Nata's defense attorney and a prosecutor from Jack Smith's special counsel team underscored existing animosity, prompting Judge Cannon to weigh the argument of potential coercion in Nata's prosecution. The outcome of these deliberations is eagerly anticipated, with a ruling expected in the near future.
