Special counsel John Durham on Wednesday filed a motion to block Igor Danchenko, a key source for the anti-Trump Steele dossier, from using classified information as part of his defense at his upcoming criminal trial.
Mr. Durham’s team filed the objection under seal, so it is unclear why he opposes Mr. Danchenko using the information at his trial, which is set to start in October.
A brief, one-page order accompanying the motion says the government objects to the “use, relevance and admissibility” of the classified information.
Earlier this month, Mr. Danchenko filed his own motion signaling that he intends to use classified information in his defense.