Judge, prosecutors ‘not happy’ defendant spoke to media

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A federal judge and U.S. attorneys weren’t happy to see Steve Jabar’s interview featured exclusively Friday on News 4 at 5:30.
That’s because it’s rare for a defendant, especially a federal defendant, to speak during trial; and this is a jury trial, so there’s the potential impact on the men and women who will deciding the case.
Jabar, an Iraqi national, U.S. citizen and former Department of Homeland Security agent, spoke to News 4 Frida