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.
14 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 7 lean left, 4 centre, 2 right.
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of interview tapes — NBC News — Politics
- ▪ Biden Sues Justice Dept. to Block Release of Tapes — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Biden sues justice department to block release of Hur interview audio — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Biden sues to block release of audio, transcripts in special counsel investigation — The Hill
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio, transcripts tied to special counsel probe — New York Post
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to block release of files from biographer interviews — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Biden sues to prevent release of interview audio from Robert Hur DOJ investigation — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Biden Sues Justice Department Over Release of Interview Audio — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Biden sues DOJ to block release of audio recordings tied to special counsel probe — ABC News — Top
- ▪ Biden files lawsuit in bid to block DOJ audio interview release — Axios
- ▪ Ex-President Biden Sues to Stop DOJ Disclosing Interview Tapes - Bloomberg.com — Google News
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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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