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In reply to the discussion: So, the question you should be asking yourself: why did Jack Smith leak the tape? [View all]ancianita
(43,229 posts)He gave the proof to the Trump defense. Cannon allowed media access to the unclassified evidence. CNN got it and released it.
It is not a leak. You don't understand how a Special Counsel works, nevermind Jack Smith. Nothing is "floating around" here.
Here's the Jack Smith team's motion timeline:
------JUNE 21 2023 -- Jack Smith Prosecution Team Conveys 'Discovery' Unclassified Evidence
GOVERNMENTS RESPONSE TO THE STANDING DISCOVERY ORDER
https://assets.bwbx.io/documents/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/rrFr6Xz_L07c/v0
------JUNE 23 2023 -- 3 pre-trial prosecution motions
------------1) To delay Trump/Nautas trial to December 11, 2023; Judge Cannon wants a reason.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.34.0.pdf
------------ 2) To file a sealed list of witnesses that Trump/Nauta are prohibited from speaking to about the case; Judge Cannon has ruled against sealing, in the public/media interest.
https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.33.0.pdf
------------ 3) For a pre-trial conference under CIPA; Judge Cannon has set July 14 for pre-trial conference
---------https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653/gov.uscourts.flsd.648653.32.0.pdf
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