Bruce Blakeman attorneys seek to limit deposition questions in armed citizen program lawsuit
Case Summary
Attorneys representing Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have filed motions seeking to limit the scope of deposition questions in a lawsuit challenging the armed citizens' deputy program he created. The defense aims to protect Blakeman from extensive questioning that could have political repercussions. The court filings request a protective order to narrow the deposition's scope.
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Court order issued
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Key Issues
- • Protective order
- • Deposition scope limitation
- • Political implications
- • Armed citizens' deputy program
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1 eventBruce Blakeman attorneys seek to limit deposition questions in armed citizen program lawsuit
Attorneys for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman have requested a court order to limit the questions he must answer in an upcoming deposition related to a lawsuit about the armed citizens' deputy program he established. They want to restrict the questioning to only whether Blakeman had the legal authority to create and activate the deputy sheriffs list, aiming to reduce disruptions to his official duties and avoid political damage. This move comes as Blakeman is also a major candidate for New York Governor, making the lawsuit potentially impactful on his political career.