Judge appoints special master to probe Trump officials in golf course case
Judge Ana C. Reyes has appointed an outside investigator to determine whether Trump administration officials or lawyers withheld plans for East Potomac Park's golf course in Washington.
Judge Ana C. Reyes has appointed a special master to investigate whether the Trump administration withheld information in a lawsuit over East Potomac Park in Washington, The New York Times reports.
The Times says the outside investigator will help determine whether parks officials or Justice Department lawyers kept plans for the park from the court.
BBC News reports that the judge questioned Trump administration lawyers about what they knew of plans to close the park's golf course next month. BBC's headline says the judge is looking into whether the administration lied about renovations to the course.
The reports do not say what the plans involve in detail, who sued, or when the special master must report back.
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- The New York TimesJudge Appoints Special Master to Determine if Trump Officials Lied in Golf Course SuitFri, Oct 30, 3:12 PM EDT
- BBC NewsJudge investigating whether Trump administration lied about golf course renovationsFri, Oct 30, 5:19 PM EDT
- PBS NewsHourNews Wrap: Judge investigating if Trump officials misled court about D.C. golf course planFri, Oct 30, 6:45 PM EDT
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