Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to prevent the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his interviews related to a special counsel investigation. His legal team argues that the disclosure would violate his privacy rights, as the materials were obtained during a criminal investigation. The case centers on interviews Biden conducted with a ghostwriter about his memoirs, which were scrutinized in the context of his handling of classified documents.
- ▪Biden's lawsuit aims to block the release of audio and transcripts from interviews with a ghostwriter.
- ▪His lawyers claim that releasing these materials would invade his privacy.
- ▪The special counsel's investigation into Biden's handling of classified documents did not result in criminal charges.
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National Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe May 27, 20261:37 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party, Feb. 27, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. Matt Kelley/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt Kelley/AP WASHINGTON — Joe Biden sued the Justice Department on Tuesday in an effort to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel who investigated his handling of classified documents.
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