Trump aide Kash Patel ordered to testify to grand jury investigating Mar-a-Lago documents, sources say

A federal judge on Tuesday purchased Donald Trump consultant Kash Patel to affirm prior to a grand jury examining the handling of federal records at Mar-a-Lago, according to 2 individuals knowledgeable about the examination.

Judge Beryl Howell of the DC District Court has actually approved Patel resistance from prosecution on any details he offers to the examination, individuals stated.

Patel’s grand jury look hasn’t yet been arranged.

The court’s choice is under seal, following a private case where the Justice Department subpoenaed Patel to the grand jury in October. At that time, he decreased to respond to concerns by asserting his Fifth Modification security from self-incrimination.

A lawyer for Patel did not react to CNN’s ask for remark. Patel has actually not been charged with any criminal activity.

The Wall Street Journal initially reported on the advancement.

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