Prosecutors say Perry's own words have 'instilled a concern' for witnesses. Prosecutors accuse Perry of threat

Special prosecutors are claiming that Texas Gov. Rick Perry should not be given access to a grand jury transcript, citing “concern” of retaliation against witnesses.

“The defendant’s own words have instilled a concern for all persons who participated in the grand jury investigation,” special prosecutors Mike McCrum and David M. Gonzalez argued in a brief made public on Monday, according the Texas Tribune.


The special prosecutors cited remarks by Perry following his Aug. 15 indictment on allegations of abuse of power.

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“I am confident that we will ultimately prevail, that this farce of a prosecution will be revealed for what it is. And those responsible will be held accountable,” Perry said at the time, according to the outlet.

Despite a request by Perry’s lawyers last month for a transcript of the grand jury testimony, McCrum and Gonzalez argued that Perry has not established a need for the transcript.