Don't you need to reveal the facts in criminal court? Right to see the evidence against you and all that.

otterley 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Most facts, yes. Non-disclosure is the exception, not the rule, thanks to the Sixth Amendment's right to a fair trial. However, when national security is involved, the Classified Information Protection Act (CIPA) may apply, and some evidence may be reserved for in camera hearings.

Also, if the information would not exculpate the defendant, and the prosecution won't introduce it at trial as evidence of guilt, then the information can be withheld.

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Alive-in-2025 an hour ago | parent [-]

I'm on the verge of not trusting the US govt when they prosecute things. Epstein details being proclaimed and then hiding them is just the start. If the large and formerly mostly independent and trustworthy federal law enforcement groups can't disclose info there, what should make you feel like they are honest?

	▲	otterley 24 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Are we talking about the criminal trial process here? Or the pre-trial investigation and prosecution process? They're not the same.

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qingcharles 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Generally, yes. You have a right to discovery of anything that they plan to introduce at trial against you, or anything that would cast doubt on your guilt (exculpatory evidence).