DOJ Tells Judge Probing Prosecutor Misconduct that Trump Can Make It Go Away

Controversial DOJ attorney takes over ‘Broadview Six’ case, tells judge they have not agreed to cooperate

On the deadline to turn over discovery in the "Broadview Six" case, the controversial No. 3 attorney in the U.S. Justice Department instead filed a defiant brief declaring the government "has not agreed to cooperate" with any investigation into wrongdoing.

Controversial DOJ boss takes reins in tainted ‘Broadview 6’ case, stymies judge’s inquiry

Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward's entry into the case came with a Friday deadline looming for the feds to turn over records sought by U.S. District Judge April Perry. She is still considering whether to name a special prosecutor to investigate Justice Department officials for criminal contempt.

Predictably, Stan Woodward Contemptuously Stomped into the Broadview 6 Case

Stan Woodward predictably stomped into the Broadview 6 case to tell Judge April Perry to fuck off. The post Predictably, Stan Woodward Contemptuously Stomped into the Broadview 6 Case appeared first on emptywheel.

DOJ tells judge probing prosecutor misconduct that Trump can make it go away

In May, when federal Judge April Perry uncovered apparent grand jury misconduct, the underlying Broadview Six prosecution collapsed. Perry began examining whether federal prosecutors were candid with her about what happened and whether officials outside the Chicago U.S. attorney's office were involved. — Read the rest