Judge sets pretrial hearing date in Trump's classified document case

The judge overseeing former President Trump's federal criminal case has set a pretrial hearing date to discuss how the classified materials will be handled, according to court documents filed Monday.

Why it matters: The hearing will focus on issues around classification of the government documents in a jury trial.

Judge Aileen Cannon granted the government’s request to appoint a classified information security officer who would “assist the Court, Court personnel, and the defense in the handling of any motions and orders," the Washington Post writes.

Details: Cannon scheduled the hearing to take place on July 14 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Of note: In a different order, Cannon denied the Justice Department's request to place a list of 84 witnesses under seal.

The request barred Trump from speaking to the witnesses about the documents case and the charges against him.

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