Judge Chutkan ruled that Trump can’t have any electronic devices while reviewing discovery documents in the DOJ’s January 6 case against him.

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    After Trump’s lawyer complained Friday that the defense shouldn’t have to “babysit” Trump while he reviews sensitive materials, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan said they could “compromise,” and that Trump could look over the documents on his own but couldn’t have any electronics while doing so.

    How much of the evidence do you think he’ll eat or try flushing down the nearest toilet?

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      521 year ago

      After Trump’s lawyer complained Friday that the defense shouldn’t have to “babysit” Trump

      That’s interesting. Most of the time, lawyers are delighted to have an increase in billable hours. I guess they can’t stand to be in the same room with him, either.

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      231 year ago

      I’m betting he won’t be able to follow this rule personally. A month tops before there’s a claim he’s using his phone while looking at the stuff.

    • @[email protected]
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      111 year ago

      he’ll try pulling out some old-timey camera instead.

      “the judge said no electronics!"

      • ares35
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        41 year ago

        stuff 'em inside his ill-fitting adult diapers…

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      61 year ago

      Probably at least a few pages before maybe rubbing two brains cells together hard enough to remember that the prosecution still has everything.