China News Service, August 28. According to comprehensive US media reports, a US judge said on August 27 local time that a preliminary plan was to appoint a "special master" to oversee the investigation of former US President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Review of seized documents.
An aerial view of former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on August 10, 2022.
In addition, the judge asked the DOJ to provide her with more detailed information about the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago, as well as a notice stating the status of the review of the seized material.
The judge is scheduled to hold a hearing on Sept. 1 to discuss the matter further, which means the Justice Department will have the opportunity to challenge the judge's plan, the report said.
The Associated Press noted that even the eventual appointment of a "special chief" is unlikely to have a significant impact on the direction of the Justice Department's investigation, although outside scrutiny of the documents could slow the investigation.
On Aug. 22, Trump filed a lawsuit to block the Justice Department from "further reviewing" material seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate until a "special principal" was appointed to oversee the review.
The lawsuit also asks the Justice Department to provide a detailed list of items obtained during the search and to return all seized items not covered by an authorized search warrant.