Not one legal connected person who identified some change in the way they do legal processes?
Not one leftist fact checker slavering to disprove Q-tards?
I actually found only one mention of it, back in 2019 I think, from ABC News, and the reporter actually proposed the ones in DC were from Mueller.
Since that didn't turn out, there hasnt been one mention in the media.
I've seen literally thousands of posts, comments, and tweets and yet not one single human has a rational explanation.
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An indictment can become sealed for various reasons, but typically it occurs to protect ongoing investigations, ensure the safety of witnesses, prevent the destruction of evidence, or maintain the privacy of individuals who may be under investigation but have not yet been charged with a crime. Here's a breakdown:
Reasons for Sealing an Indictment:
Ongoing Investigations: If revealing the indictment could compromise an ongoing investigation by tipping off suspects or allowing them to destroy evidence.
Witness Safety: If there are concerns about the safety of witnesses or informants involved in the case, sealing the indictment can protect their identities.
Preservation of Evidence: To prevent suspects from destroying evidence that could be crucial to the case.
Privacy of Uncharged Individuals: Sometimes, individuals may be under investigation but not yet charged. Sealing the indictment protects their privacy until charges are officially filed.
Justifications for Keeping it Sealed:
Maintain Confidentiality: Keeping the indictment sealed helps to maintain the confidentiality of the investigation and preserve the integrity of the legal process.
Protect the Investigation: Preventing suspects from being aware of the charges against them can prevent them from fleeing or taking other evasive actions.
Ensure Fair Trial: Sealing the indictment can also help to ensure a fair trial by preventing pretrial publicity that could bias potential jurors.
Unsealing an Indictment:
Court Order: Indictments are typically unsealed by court order. This can occur when the reasons for sealing the indictment are no longer applicable, such as when the investigation is complete, the suspect has been arrested, or the safety of witnesses is no longer at risk.
Request from Prosecution or Defense: Either the prosecution or defense may petition the court to unseal the indictment, typically citing reasons such as the need for transparency in the legal process or the right of the accused to know the charges against them.
Statutory Time Limits: In some jurisdictions, there may be statutory time limits on how long an indictment can remain sealed without being presented in court. Once unsealed, the indictment becomes a matter of public record, and the accused is formally notified of the charges against them, initiating the legal process.
Military courts can process sealed indictments. Military courts function similarly to civilian courts in many respects, including the handling of sealed indictments. However, the specific procedures for handling sealed indictments in military courts may vary depending on the jurisdiction and the rules established by the military justice system in that country.
In the United States, for example, military courts operate under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The UCMJ provides provisions for the handling of sealed indictments, just as civilian courts do. Sealed indictments in military courts may serve similar purposes as in civilian courts, such as protecting ongoing investigations, preserving evidence, or ensuring the safety of witnesses.
While military courts may have their own specific procedures and regulations governing the handling of sealed indictments, they generally follow principles similar to those in civilian courts. This includes considerations for when and how an indictment may be unsealed, typically through court order or upon request from the prosecution or defense.