Judge to Review Possible Conflicts of Interest for Trump Co-Defendants' Lawyers in Classified Docs Case
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Federal judge to hear whether lawyers for Trump's co-defendants have conflicts of interest in classified documents case. Prosecutors raised issues but did not request they be removed.
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Concern is lawyers previously represented people now being considered as trial witnesses against their current clients. This could inhibit effective defense.
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Most pressing issue is lawyer for co-defendant Walt Nauta previously represented Mar-a-Lago IT director Yuscil Taveras. Taveras shared evidence against Nauta and other co-defendant.
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Second lawyer, for co-defendant Carlos De Oliveira, previously represented 3 potential witnesses who provided info leading to charges against De Oliveira.
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Lawyers deny existence of conflicts, saying prior representations immaterial. But judge has discretion to decide if waivers needed for them to continue.
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