In the ongoing Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, the special counsel prosecuting former President Donald Trump has requested the judge to reconsider an order that could potentially jeopardize the safety and testimony of more than two dozen witnesses, according to a recent filing in federal court in Florida.

The request comes in response to Trump's lawyers' demand for unredacted documents, which the lawyers for special counsel Jack Smith are seeking to block. Prosecutors argue that the court applied the wrong legal standard when U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon ordered the unsealing of materials. Judge Cannon, who is overseeing the case, has since delayed her initial decision.

In the 24-page filing, prosecutors highlight an exhibit containing "information about uncharged potentially obstructive conduct by a defendant, and speculation about witness tampering by an uncharged individual." This particular witness declined to have their interview recorded. Trump, along with his former personal aide Walt Nauta and Mar-a-Lago employee Carlos De Oliveira, has pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against them last year.

Prosecutors assert that making these filings public would expose the identities of key witnesses, including career civil servants and former Trump advisers, along with their statements to federal investigators and the grand jury. They argue that this could lead to "significant and immediate" intimidation, considering the documented pattern of threats and harassment against individuals involved in cases against Trump. The special counsel also points out that Judge Cannon herself has faced death threats.

Further exhibits disclosed details about the search conducted at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club on August 8, during which classified documents were seized. The exhibit contains the names of the FBI agents involved, two Justice Department attorneys present during the search, and non-public details about the property's layout. Trump had previously criticized the agents involved, referring to them as "the Gestapo" and suggesting that the government might try to "plant" incriminating documents.

The filing also reveals how Trump's legal team is seeking to provide an FBI report of an interview with a former White House official who divulged privileged information about the classification process. Trump maintains that he declassified the sensitive government records that were seized from his residence after he left office.

Amidst the legal proceedings, one potential witness has already received threats, prompting the U.S. attorney's office to launch an investigation, as revealed in a separate filing by the special counsel's team.

The trial is scheduled to take place in May, but it is at risk of being delayed as Trump's lawyers plan to file a series of motions seeking dismissal of the charges. The defense is also seeking extensions for certain deadlines in the case. A scheduling conference has been set for March 1.

Trump faces numerous criminal charges, including willfully retaining classified documents, making false statements, conspiracy to obstruct justice, concealing documents, and a scheme to conceal. The outcome of the case remains uncertain as both sides continue to present their arguments and evidence before the court.