Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe
Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings related to a special counsel investigation. These recordings were made during interviews for his memoir and are linked to his handling of classified materials. The lawsuit follows Biden's involvement in a separate case initiated by the Heritage Foundation regarding a FOIA request for records from the investigation.
- ▪Biden's lawsuit aims to block the release of recordings and transcripts from interviews with a ghostwriter.
- ▪The recordings are central to a special counsel probe concerning Biden's handling of classified materials.
- ▪The lawsuit comes after Biden intervened in a separate lawsuit by the Heritage Foundation over a FOIA request.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBiden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probeThe recordings were from interviews Biden gave to a ghostwriter for his memoir.ByAlexander MallinMay 26, 2026, 9:09 PM1:23Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, in Columbia, S.C.
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