Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
Summary
A judge rejected President Biden’s effort to stop the release of transcripts and recordings linked to a special counsel investigation. The materials were gathered during a probe into Biden’s handling of classified documents, and the judge allowed the release while Biden can appeal the decision.Key Facts
- A federal judge ruled against President Biden’s attempt to block releasing his recorded interviews with a ghostwriter.
- The recordings were collected by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents as senator and vice president.
- Republicans wanted the recordings after Hur decided not to charge Biden with any crime.
- Biden’s administration had refused to release the recordings, causing Congress to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt.
- The Justice Department under President Trump approved releasing the materials to a conservative group, the Heritage Foundation.
- The judge said the recordings had no sensitive private information after redactions.
- Biden plans to appeal the ruling and asked to delay the release during the appeal.
- The special counsel’s report discussed Biden’s age and mental state but found insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
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