Eric Coomer Asks the Court to Seal Exhibits, Partial Transcripts in Trial Against Lindell
Some of them, like therapist notes, make sense. Others do not.
Attorneys for Eric Coomer filed a motion for a protective order over certain exhibits Monday. Coomer is requesting the court restrict public access to the courtroom and seal portions of the transcript, including in post trial motions.
“To the extent the documents are offered into evidence at trial, Plaintiff requests the Court to take the following steps to preserve confidentiality:
a. Restrict public access to the courtroom while the exhibit is being displayed and/or discussed;
b. Seal the portion of the trial transcript pertaining to the exhibit; and
c. Require that the exhibit and sealed portion of the trial transcript be filed under seal when attached to post-trial motions.”
US Air Force Colonel Shawn Smith (Ret) posted on X about the protective order, “Here's why; less to do [with] this trial, and more to do [with the] effect on his other pending cases, and the potential jurors in those cases.”
Smith’s post was accompanied by a list to Coomer’s consolidated list of defamation cases. It’s kind of a lot.
The exhibits itemized under the order include Coomer’s employee file, resignation and separation agreement, and two exhibits originating with the Plaintiff’s therapist.
Stay tuned for updates in Coomer v. Lindell!
I cannot imagine being in the courtroom and enduring the deceit and maneuvering!
God bless you for your gifts and your willingness to use them!
Obstruction of justice?