February 15, 2023
THE TIGHTENING NOOSE:
Justice Department tells court there's evidence of a crime in bid to force more answers from Trump attorney (Kaitlan Collins, Katelyn Polantz and Kristen Holmes, 2/14/23, CNN)
Federal prosecutors investigating former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents are asking a court to force his attorney Evan Corcoran to provide additional testimony, two sources familiar with the Justice Department's motion told CNN.To overcome the shield of attorney-client privilege, prosecutors alleged in writing to the judge that the former president used his attorney in furtherance of a crime or fraud, according to one source.The move represents the most aggressive yet by special counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the investigation. The case and filing remain under seal.
Posted by Orrin Judd at February 15, 2023 12:00 AM