Biden sues DOJ to block release of interview audio
Biden has initiated legal action against the Justice Department regarding the release of audio from interviews with a ghostwriter. This material is linked to a special counsel investigation into classified documents. (sources: cbsnews, nbcnews, nytimes, theguardian, thehill)
Biden's lawsuit seeks to prevent the release of audio and transcripts from private interviews that are part of a special counsel investigation. The former president argues for the protection of the privacy of these conversations.
- Biden is suing the Justice Department to block the release of audio and transcripts from interviews with a ghostwriter.
- The interviews are connected to a special counsel investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents.
- Biden claims the Justice Department has a responsibility to protect the privacy of his conversations.
Why it matters
The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the handling of sensitive materials related to ongoing investigations.
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