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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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[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 87 points 1 year ago (10 children)

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?

[–] bauhaus@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

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

“the judge said no electronics!"

[–] ares35@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

stuff 'em inside his ill-fitting adult diapers.....

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