Reply #2: I'm really confused by this [View All]

[Der Blaue Engel]

Why would the prosecutors want to keep government information secret while the defense wants to release it, and how does the release help the defendent?

I can't wrap my head around this one. The only illuminating statement in the article only gets my brain a tiny bit closer:

Prosecutors have suggested Libby is trying to derail the case by threatening to expose national secrets — a tactic known as graymail.

Does this mean that once he tries to use classified information, the government can then step in and stop the whole trial somehow?


Am I just dense? Lawyer-types, help me out. :dunce: