All articles tagged with #government misconduct
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Lawfare
The article critiques the handling of James Comey's recent arraignment, highlighting the government's unpreparedness, lack of experienced legal representation, and the apparent rush and misconduct in prosecuting political cases, reflecting broader concerns about justice and accountability.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
NIH senior adviser Dr. David Morens is under scrutiny for allegedly deleting critical COVID-19 records and using private emails to evade transparency, potentially implicating Dr. Anthony Fauci in a conspiracy to hide information about the origins of COVID-19. Morens' actions, including improper conduct and making light of serious issues, have drawn bipartisan condemnation and could lead to criminal prosecution.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
House Intelligence Committee Chair Mike Turner hopes that special counsel John Durham's upcoming testimony will reveal government misconduct in the FBI's probe of possible links between Russia and former President Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. Turner wants to ensure accountability in investigative processes and prevent political bias from entering into political campaigns and using the authority of the government to have major media and the government take actions that are not based on truth. Durham is set to provide closed-door testimony to Turner's panel on Tuesday.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
A federal judge has rejected claims of government misconduct in the trial of Proud Boys members accused of seditious conspiracy in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The judge dismissed allegations that prosecutors had withheld or suppressed security footage, destroyed evidence, coerced false guilty pleas, and doctored reports from an informant. The judge also rejected claims that prosecutors had improperly withheld key evidence by claiming it was classified. The trial of five Proud Boys, including former national chairman Enrique Tarrio, is nearing its conclusion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A federal judge has rejected claims of government misconduct in the trial of five Proud Boys, including former national chairman Enrique Tarrio, who are charged with seditious conspiracy related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The judge ruled that prosecutors did not withhold or suppress security footage from the defendants and that there was no evidence of government misconduct. The defense had alleged that prosecutors destroyed evidence, coerced false guilty pleas, and doctored reports from an informant. The judge also rejected claims that prosecutors improperly withheld key evidence by claiming it was classified.