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Judge Reyes names former US Attorney Liu to probe alleged DOJ deception over DC golf course

Judge Ana Reyes intends to appoint former US Attorney Jessie Liu as a special master to investigate whether federal officials misled the court regarding the renovation of East Potomac Golf Links. The probe follows a dispute where the administration initially denied closure plans despite public announcements, leading Reyes to question the credibility of government lawyers. The administration plans to close the course on November 15 to build a championship-level facility, a move blocked by a recent injunction requiring notice before irreversible changes. Both parties have until Friday to respond to the appointment, which could lead to contempt findings if ethical violations are confirmed.

via The Guardian|

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Judge Reyes Selects Former U.S. Attorney Jessie Liu to Investigate Alleged Deception in Golf Course Dispute

U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes has proposed appointing Jessie K. Liu, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, as a special master to investigate whether federal lawyers committed ethical violations in the legal battle over the renovation of East Potomac Golf Links. The inquiry focuses on allegations that the Justice and Interior Departments misled the court regarding the scope and timeline of the project, which includes a planned closure on November 15. Reyes opened the formal probe on October 30 after government officials failed to correct inaccurate statements about tree removal and redevelopment plans. The investigation will be conducted at the government's expense and covers conduct through October 31. Both parties have until Friday to respond to the proposed appointment, with the government retaining the right to object to the investigation itself.

via The Washington Post|

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politics7 hours ago

Judge Reyes appoints former Trump prosecutor to investigate ethics in D.C. golf course dispute

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes has selected Jessie Liu, a former U.S. Attorney for D.C. and Trump-era associate attorney general nominee, to serve as a special master. Liu will investigate whether Department of Justice and Interior Department officials committed ethical violations or misled the court regarding the renovation of East Potomac Golf Links. This move follows a contentious legal battle over the administration’s plan to close the historic park on November 15 to build a championship-level course, amid allegations that government attorneys concealed the scope of the project during earlier hearings.

via Politico|

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