Trump lawyers and prosecutors spar over evidence in classified documents case
Time:2024-05-22 11:19:26 Source:opinionsViews(143)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against him to block prosecutors from using as evidence the boxes of records that FBI agents seized during a search of the former president’s Florida property nearly two years ago, according to a motion unsealed Tuesday.
The defense lawyers asserted in the motion that the August 2022 search of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida was unconstitutional and “illegal” and the FBI affidavit filed in justification of it was tainted by misrepresentations.
Prosecutors with special counsel Jack Smith’s office, which brought the case, rejected each of those accusations and defended the investigative approach as “measured” and “graduated.” They said the search warrant was obtained after investigators obtained surveillance video showing what they said was a concerted effort to conceal the boxes of classified documents inside the property.
Previous:Kansas takes control in the ninth and beats Kansas State in the opener of the Big 12 Tournament
You may also like
- Australia's deputy prime minister pledges support to Solomon Islands during visit to Honiara
- Thailand ready for any scenario on Myanmar border, foreign minister says — Radio Free Asia
- Shane Reti defends lack of security at Wairarapa Hospital
- A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan
- NFL increases its commitment to flag football, creating a new VP position to help grow the sport
- Shoplifter chased by police on horses in New Mexico, video shows
- Mountain goat stuck under Kansas City bridge survives rocky rescue
- California is still counting votes from Super Tuesday. Experts say that’s normal
- US defender John Brooks to leave German club Hoffenheim