DOJ Weaponized for Political Revenge, Judge Rules
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Resources & Recommendations
People Mentioned
- Emily Bazelon (Staff writer at The New York Times Magazine) - She writes about the long arm of the law and was interviewed about her reporting on the Department of Justice.
- Lindsey Halligan (Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, personal lawyer for Donald Trump) - Her improper appointment and lack of prosecutorial experience were central to the dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
- Eric Sebert (Acting US Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia) - He was forced to resign after not finding enough evidence to prosecute James Comey and Letitia James.
- Daniel Richman (Lawyer and friend of James Comey) - Alleged to have been authorized by Comey to leak information about the Russia investigation to the press.
- Letitia James (New York's Attorney General) - She was charged with mortgage fraud and previously prosecuted Donald Trump and the Trump organization for mortgage fraud.
- Pam Bondi (Attorney General, former state's attorney from Florida, personal lawyer for Donald Trump) - She was confirmed as Attorney General and implemented policies that shifted the priorities of the justice department, issuing 14 memos on her first day.
- Elizabeth Oyer (Pardon Attorney) - She was reassigned and later fired after refusing to pardon Mel Gibson, who had a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence.
- Mel Gibson (Actor) - Had a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence and was considered for a pardon due to an alleged personal relationship with the president.
- Brian McIntyre (Lawyer in the Civil Rights Division) - He worked on a case in Georgia regarding discriminatory hiring practices in a fire department.
- Todd Blanche (Deputy to Pam Bondi) - He was mentioned as an appointee who would decide whether Trump receives a payout from the DOJ.
Organizations & Institutions
- The New York Times Magazine - Emily Bazelon is a staff writer for this publication, and her article on the DOJ was discussed.
- McCourtney Institute for Democracy at Penn State - This institute produces the "Democracy Works" podcast.
Websites & Online Resources
- Truth Social - A social media platform where the president posted messages regarding the Department of Justice.
Other Resources
- "Democracy Works" podcast - This podcast focuses on how to strengthen democracy and interviews experts and activists.