Prosecutors Seek Juror Protections in Trump Election Case, Citing Potential for Intimidation
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Federal prosecutors want protections for potential jurors in Trump election case, citing his "use of social media as a weapon".
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Prosecutors concerned Trump may intimidate or harass possible jurors after attacking judge's clerk in NY civil case.
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Seeking questionnaire, limits on juror research, and gag order barring inflammatory comments about case.
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Similar limits imposed in other Trump cases, like E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit, to protect juror identities.
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Also want Trump to disclose by December if he'll claim he relied on attorneys' advice in 2020 election schemes.