Classified documentsDonald TrumpFloridaGeneral NewsIndictmentsNew York CityPoliticsTrump Prosecutors Reveal Retraction of False Testimony in Trump’s Case Concerning Classified Documents by Gabriel Martinez August 23, 2023 written by Gabriel Martinez August 23, 2023 5 comments Bookmark 47 In the criminal investigation concerning Donald Trump and the collection of classified documents, a witness who previously gave false testimony recanted and provided new insights implicating the former president, as revealed by the Justice Department on Tuesday. The witness, identified in legal documents as the director of information technology at Mar-a-Lago and a Trump staffer, had submitted the statements to the prosecutors a few weeks before special counsel Jack Smith obtained an amended indictment. The indictment accuses Trump, along with two other individuals, of conspiring to erase surveillance footage at the Florida property. RELATED COVERAGE: Trump’s attorney John Eastman faces charges in Georgia 2020 election interference case Trump to surrender on Georgia charges related to the efforts to reverse the 2020 election results First GOP debate: Information on the 8 expected participants, including absentees The prosecutors disclosed in a legal document on Tuesday that the witness had told a Washington grand jury in March that there were no memories of conversations about the security footage. However, the scenario changed in July when the witness was warned of becoming a target in the investigation and was also informed of possible conflict of interest with his then-attorney. Upon receiving a new attorney from the federal defender’s office, the witness presented the Justice Department with crucial information, forming the basis of the updated indictment against Trump, Walt Nauta, his valet, and another defendant, Carlos De Oliveira, according to the court document. A document from the prosecutors outlined the interaction with the witness and called for a Florida hearing regarding potential conflicts of interest involving defense attorney Stanley Woodward, who is also representing Nauta. Woodward refused to comment on the matter to The Big Big News. Prosecutors emphasized the conflict of interest arising from Woodward’s simultaneous representation of Trump Employee 4 and Nauta, stating that correcting Trump Employee 4’s testimony could implicate Nauta, while leaving the false testimony uncorrected might expose Trump Employee 4 to perjury charges. The Justice Department’s filing also aimed to clarify the utilization of grand juries in both Washington and Florida, where the charges were eventually brought. Judge Aileen Cannon had previously inquired about the legality of using grand juries in both jurisdictions. The prosecutors justified the continued use of the Washington grand jury even after Florida’s charges, specifically to probe potential false statements by witnesses in Washington. The term of the Washington grand jury ended last week. The trial date for the classified documents case has been scheduled for May 20, 2024. Trump has entered a not guilty plea, refuting all allegations of misconduct. Additionally, Trump faces other legal challenges by Smith, including an investigation into efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, a criminal case in Georgia related to vote manipulation, and a New York case linked to payments made to silence a porn actor. For further updates, follow Eric Tucker on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/etuckerAP Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Trump’s classified documents caseWhat is the main subject of the criminal investigation?Who is the witness, and what role does he play in Trump’s property?What changed in the witness’s testimony, and why?Who are the other defendants in this case?What is the role of Stanley Woodward in this case?When is the trial scheduled in the classified documents case?Is Trump facing other legal challenges?More about Trump’s classified documents case Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Trump’s classified documents case What is the main subject of the criminal investigation? The main subject of the criminal investigation concerns Donald Trump and the hoarding of classified documents. A witness in the case recanted false testimony and provided new insights implicating Trump. Who is the witness, and what role does he play in Trump’s property? The witness is identified as the director of information technology at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s property. He previously gave false testimony but later provided information implicating Trump. What changed in the witness’s testimony, and why? In July, the witness was warned that he was a target of the investigation and advised of a possible conflict of interest with his attorney. He then received a new attorney and recanted his prior false testimony, providing new information that formed the basis of the revised indictment against Trump and others. Who are the other defendants in this case? Along with Donald Trump, the other defendants are his valet Walt Nauta and a third defendant, Carlos De Oliveira. What is the role of Stanley Woodward in this case? Stanley Woodward is a defense lawyer in this case who also represents Walt Nauta. Prosecutors have called for a hearing in Florida regarding potential conflicts of interest involving Woodward. When is the trial scheduled in the classified documents case? The trial has been set for May 20, 2024. Is Trump facing other legal challenges? Yes, Trump is also facing legal challenges over efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, a criminal case in Georgia concerning attempts to subvert the state’s vote, and another case in New York related to hush money payments to a porn actor. More about Trump’s classified documents case Justice Department’s Announcement Special Counsel Jack Smith’s Indictment Mar-a-Lago Property Information Details on Trump’s Other Legal Challenges Profile of Defense Lawyer Stanley Woodward Information on the Washington Grand Jury Investigation You Might Be Interested In Trump has long praised autocrats and populists. 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August 23, 2023 - 7:17 am Why’s the trial set for 2024? Seems like a long time to wait, What’s the reason for that? Reply Sara H. August 23, 2023 - 8:58 pm This whole thing’s a mess! I hope the truth comes out but it’s taking so long… Reply John K. August 24, 2023 - 12:41 am its just politics as usual! Everyones out to get the other side, no surprise here Reply Megan T. August 24, 2023 - 4:06 am I think Trump’s always in the news for something, Now classified documents? what next? Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ