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REPORTS: DOJ “filter” team reviewing Trump Mar-a-Lago files

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August 24, 2022

Reports of the new workflow come as Trump sues for the appointment of an independent special master

As the U.S. Department of Justice continues its investigation into the document seized from former U.S. President Donald Trump—American media outlets are reporting that the agency is using a “filter team.”

The term refers to a group or team tasked with reviewing documents following raids which is standard procedure.

The filter team’s job is to identify records that need to be protected by attorney-client privilege.

This comes after the former President’s legal team asked a federal judge in South Florida on Monday to appoint a special master to make certain that the Justice Department returns any of Trump’s private documents seized during the raid on Aug. 8.

Trump’s attorneys’ have been concerned specifically that privileged materials were seized by FBI agents following the unprecedented raid on the beach club, Mar-a-Lago.

It is unclear whether the DOJ’s use of a filter team will have any effect on the motion that Trump’s legal team has filed, which calls for the review to be suspended until a watchdog—or third-party independent attorney is appointed.

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Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

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Technological terror: China reveals uncanny AI romance film

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April 24, 2024

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As competition intensifies in the streaming landscape, with players like Roku, Vizio, and Samsung launching their ad-supported platforms, TCL aims to carve its niche by offering compelling original content.

TCL, the renowned Chinese smart-TV manufacturer, announces its innovative use of generative artificial intelligence to produce original content for its streaming platform, TCLtvPlus.

Debuting this summer, “Next Stop Paris,” an AI-driven love story, marks the inaugural program from TCLtvPlus Studios

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Grindr application cruises into court over privacy concerns

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April 24, 2024

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Grindr faces lawsuit over alleged privacy breaches

Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is under fire in London as hundreds of users claim their private information, including HIV status, was shared without consent. The lawsuit alleges commercial use of sensitive data, sparking concern within the LGBTQ+ community. Grindr vows to defend its practices while emphasising its commitment to user privacy and compliance with data regulations.

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.