Judge Beryl Howell recently ruled on a request by prosecutors to obtain documents from Evan Corcoran, a former attorney for the former president. The ruling allowed prosecutors to access the information under the crime fraud exception. The ruling was based on the discovery of a classified document, labeled 'classified evening summary,' found in the former president's bedroom at Mar-a-Lago, along with four additional documents found in an office on the premises.
Judge Howell's decision was influenced by the belief that there was strong evidence suggesting the former president intended to conceal classified documents. This finding contradicted the former president's claim of being unaware of the presence of such documents at Mar-a-Lago.
Following this ruling, Evan Corcoran was required to provide documents and testimony to the prosecution. Tomorrow, a full-day hearing is scheduled, with one of the co-defendants arguing selective prosecution. In the afternoon session, the defense team will present additional motions, claiming insufficient information provided by the prosecution.
Furthermore, there is uncertainty regarding the trial timeline, as Judge Eileen Cannon has not indicated a start date. Current indications suggest the trial may not commence before November. The outcome of tomorrow's hearing may shed light on the potential trial schedule.
