Judges Question DOJ Candor as Trust in Federal Courts Frays

A wave of federal rulings accuses Justice Department lawyers of dishonesty and withholding information, calling into question the long-held trust that government counsel will be candid in court; from Rhode Island's hospital records case to Chicago grand-jury transcripts and related matters, judges fault misrepresentations, redactions, and delays, prompting outside counsel investigations and debates over ethics, with experts warning that eroding candor could undermine the federal judiciary even as DOJ officials defend their conduct.