Judge Plans To Appoint Special Master In Trump Files Case
The two-page order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon signals that she is inclined to grant a request from Trump’s lawyers, who this week asked for the appointment of an independent special master to oversee a review of the records obtained from Mar-a- Lago and identify any that may be protected by executive privilege and ensure the return of any documents outside the scope of the search warrant. The judge scheduled a hearing Thursday to discuss the matter further, suggesting that the Justice Department will have an opportunity to object to the judge’s intentions....