Why now, five days before Robert Mueller's prosecutors make recommendations for the sentencing of George Papadopoulos, did Mueller get a protective order on evidence in the case?

Why now, five days before Robert Mueller's prosecutors make recommendations for the sentencing of George Papadopoulos, did Mueller get a protective order on evidence in the case?

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