[dragnet2]

Of course CNN would want the names, like any other news organization. But I was specifically talking about the direct threats to the judge.

[tennmountainman]

Ok the judge is being threatened.
It’s unusual for news organizations to request names and addresses
of jurors BEFORE verdicts are rendered.
CNN knows the jurors will hear about their request before
any verdicts are rendered. That is their purpose.

[Geronimo]

Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
1h
Insofar as the sealed bench conference transcripts, those too will be released.
“The seal isn’t permanent. All will be available for public scrutiny and criticism.” - Judge Ellis

Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
1h
“I have the marshal’s protection. I don’t even go to the hotel alone. I won’t even reveal the name of the hotel.”
(3/3)

Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
1h
“I won’t reveal to you any of the threats [I have received] and I have no reason to believe that if [the jurors] had their names revealed, they wouldn’t be threatened. I don’t feel it’s right if I release their names.”
(2/3)

Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
1h
On the media request, Judge Ellis said he didn’t wish to reveal jurors names/addresses out of an abundance of caution. Judge Ellis has received threats, he told the courtroom. (1/3)

Brandi Buchman
@BBuchman_CNS
1h
Judge T.S. Ellis III has declined a motion by WaPo, CNN and BuzzFeed to unseal jurors names. Nor will he release sealed transcripts from bench conferences. He has said he will order them released after the #ManafortTrial concludes.