Why prosecutors want a protective order in the criminal case against Trump
The order could bar Trump from improperly using any evidence shared with the defense team, such as witness statements.
Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have until Monday evening to respond to a request by federal prosecutors for a protective order in the latest criminal case against him.
The Justice Department charged Trump with four criminal counts related to allegations that he attempted to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, which he lost. In federal court in Washington, D.C., last week, Trump pleaded not guilty.
Federal prosecutors are now asking District Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order in the case.
That would bar Trump and his attorneys from improperly using any evidence — which may include sensitive and highly confidential information — that prosecutors share with the defense team before trial.
