Democratic senator Raphael Warnock asked a Georgia judge on Tuesday to seal his contentious child custody dispute from the public, arguing that because he is "currently running for reelection" his opponent could use the case to "gain some political advantage," according to a court motion obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Warnock made the request in a joint motion with his ex-wife, Oulèye Ndoye, following renewed media attention on their divorce. Warnock and Ndoye said in the filing that there is an "overriding interest that is likely to prejudice the parties and their minor children if hearings relating to modification of custody is not closed." The motion says Warnock is a "public figure serving in a political office" and "is currently running for reelection for said political office."
"[Warnock's] opposition is utilizing the public records in order to gain some political advantage or gain," said the filing, adding that their children could be "harmed by any unstable person who sympathizes" with his opponent.
If the judge agrees to seal the records, it could allow Warnock to avoid a messy public domestic battle while he is facing one of the most competitive races of the midterm elections.
read more here: https://freebeacon.com/democrats/warnock-asks-court-to-seal-divorce-proceedings-cites-reelection-bid/
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......he should gain political advantage if there's anything in those documents that would give him political advantage! The PEOPLE need, MUST a know what sort of a man they are voting for!