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Trump barred from having phone over "tendency" to "hold onto" materials (www.businessinsider.com)
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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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[–] athos77@kbin.social 54 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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.

[–] mateomaui@reddthat.com 50 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah but, typically lawyers actually get paid for those hours.

[–] athos77@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

Oh, excellent point!