Dabney Friedrich
Coverage of Dabney Friedrich in the Nexus archive.
- DOJ may be able to release potentially embarrassing Biden audio recordings unless courts step in
The Justice Department may release recordings of Joe Biden speaking to ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer in 2016 and 2017, which reportedly show speech and memory issues. Courts are considering Biden's attempts to block the release, with a judge allowing the DOJ to proceed with redacted versions of the tapes.
- Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
A Trump-appointed judge granted a temporary injunction delaying the release of audio recordings and transcripts from Joe Biden's interviews with his memoir ghostwriter, pending an appeal. The recordings, referenced in Special Counsel Robert Hur's report on Biden's handling of classified documents, are central to a FOIA lawsuit led by the Heritage Foundation.
- Biden scores temporary court victory as Trump appointed judge delays release of Hur investigation materials
Former President Joe Biden has secured a temporary injunction to delay the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his 2017 memoir ghostwriter interviews, pending an appeal. The materials are linked to Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents, with a Trump-appointed judge denying a preliminary injunction but granting a three-week delay.
- Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
A federal judge denied former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of recordings obtained during a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. The judge ruled that public interest outweighs Biden's privacy concerns but allowed a three-week appeal period. The Trump administration authorized the release to a conservative group after Biden's administration refused to provide the materials.
- Judge won't block DOJ from releasing Biden conversations with biographer
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich allowed the Justice Department to disclose recorded conversations between Biden and his biographer to the Heritage Foundation. The decision permits the release of these conversations without legal obstruction.
- Biden’s bid to block release of recordings made with ghostwriter fails
A federal judge rejected Joe Biden’s attempt to block the Trump administration from releasing recordings he made with a ghostwriter to a conservative group. The judge ruled that public interest in the material outweighed Biden’s privacy rights.
- Judge denies Biden’s bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
A federal judge rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of recordings he made with a ghostwriter, which were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's retention of classified documents. The Trump administration's Department of Justice authorized the release to a conservative group, leading to congressional Republicans holding Biden's attorney general, Merrick Garland, in contempt.
- Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
A federal judge rejected former President Joe Biden's attempt to block the release of recordings he made with a ghostwriter, which were obtained by special counsel Robert Hur during an investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents. The judge ruled the public interest in the material outweighed Biden's privacy concerns, leading to congressional Republicans demanding the records and the Trump administration authorizing their release.
- Judge denies Biden's bid to block release of transcripts linked to special counsel inquiry
A federal judge denied former President Biden's request to block the release of 2017 recordings with a ghostwriter, which were obtained during a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents. The judge ruled the public interest in the materials outweighed Biden's privacy concerns, noting sensitive topics like family discussions were redacted.