Trump Ally Barrack Wants to Go Too Public in Court, U.S. Says
Tom Barrack Jr.
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Colony Capital founder Tom Barrack, a longtime friend of former President Donald Trump, is seeking public disclosure of material in his criminal case that could potentially jeopardize law enforcement’s interests, federal prosecutors say.
Barrack has asked a judge to dismiss charges that he agreed to act as an agent of the United Arab Emirates in trying to influence U.S. policy. He included some material under seal -- including statements by government witnesses -- in a 40-page filing on Jan. 31 and wants the judge to let him file the papers publicly.