Federal prosecutors described the shift in a court filing that highlighted conflicts of interest in the overlapping legal representation of witnesses and defendants in the case.
Tag: Justice Department
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How Mark Meadows Pursued a High-Wire Legal Strategy in Trump Inquiries
The former White House chief of staff, a key witness to Donald J. Trump’s efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, maneuvered to provide federal prosecutors only what he had to.
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Prosecutors Criticize Trump’s Request for 2026 Trial Date in Jan. 6 Case
Defense lawyers had said they needed years to wade through 11 million pages of evidence, but the Justice Department, which is seeking to go to trial in January, said they were exaggerating the burden.
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Inside the Collapse of Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal
An examination of confidential correspondence and interviews with those close to Mr. Biden and lawyers involved in the case show how the deal ultimately fell apart amid schisms and withering external pressures.
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How Many of Trump’s Trials Will Happen Before the Election?
Donald J. Trump is the target of four separate criminal indictments, but the prosecutions could drag on for months or even years.