"On January 15, 2023, the defendant contacted a potential witness at trial, without the presence of either the defendant’s or the witness’s counsel. The defendant contacted the witness through the encrypted messaging application Signal, as well as by email, and wrote in relevant part that he would “really love ... for us to have a constructive relationship, use each other as resources when possible, or at least vet things with each other.”"
His use of Signal didn't hide much from the Government.
His use of Signal didn't hide much from the Government.
Expect to see a witness tampering charge added.