Judge orders some evidence protected in Georgia election interference case

Judge Scott McAfee presides over a hearing for Harrison Floyd at the Fulton County Courthouse, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, in Atlanta. (Christian Monterrosa/Pool Photo via AP)

This story was updated on Nov. 16 at 12:48 p.m.

Fulton Superior Judge Scott McAfee on Thursday issued a limited protective order over some sensitive evidence in the Georgia election interference case.

“Sensitive materials shall mean any evidence within the state’s discovery productions to the defendants and their counsel which the state believes in good faith is entitled to confidential treatment under applicable law,” the order stipulates.