WASHINGTON, D.C. – The ongoing legal battle involving former President Donald Trump and classified documents took a new turn when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon denied prosecutors’ request to restrict Trump from making public statements that could potentially jeopardize law enforcement officers involved in the case.

The request stemmed from Trump’s controversial claim that FBI agents who searched his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida were prepared to use deadly force against him. Prosecutors argued that Trump’s statements could endanger the safety of law enforcement officers who are set to testify in his trial.

In response, defense attorneys labeled the proposed speech restriction as unconstitutional, emphasizing that the names of law enforcement officers involved in the case are subject to a protective order. They criticized prosecutors for their last-minute filing of the motion, accusing them of bad-faith behavior.

Trump is facing numerous felony charges related to the alleged hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate following his departure from the White House in 2021. The former president has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to the charges brought against him.

This case is one of four criminal investigations that Trump is embroiled in as he gears up for a potential return to the White House. However, the timeline for the other three cases to go to trial before the upcoming election remains uncertain.

Apart from the Florida case, Trump has also faced restrictions on his speech in other legal proceedings due to concerns about his comments potentially compromising the integrity of the trials.

In a separate case in New York, Trump has been fined and threatened with jail time for repeatedly violating a gag order that prohibits him from discussing witnesses and jurors connected to the matter. The legal battles surrounding Trump continue to unfold as he navigates through multiple legal challenges.