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politics9 days ago•1 min saved

Olsen exits 'grand conspiracy' probe but stays on DOJ payroll amid staffing crisis

Kurt Olsen, a 2020 election denier and senior counsel in the Southern District of Florida, has stepped down from the Justice Department's 'grand conspiracy' investigation but remains employed by the agency. His departure marks the third prosecutor to leave the case this year, following the exits of Maria Medetis Long and Joe diGenova. The probe, which targets Obama- and Biden-era officials, has faced significant internal turmoil, including misinterpreted resignation emails and security clearance issues, with no charges yet filed.

via CBS News|

#doj #grand-conspiracy #joe-digenova

politics10 days ago

Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe, Following diGenova

Kurt Olsen, a prominent 2020 election denier and former White House official, has resigned from the Justice Department. He was assigned to the Southern District of Florida to assist with the controversial 'grand conspiracy' investigation targeting Trump's political rivals. His departure follows the recent resignation of Joe diGenova, another key figure in the probe, and marks the second major exit from the team in recent weeks.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

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politics25 days ago•398 min saved

Trump Ally Subpoenas Brennan in Florida Grand Jury Ahead of Resignation

Trump-aligned attorney Joe diGenova signed a subpoena ordering former CIA Director John Brennan to testify before a Florida grand jury, while Brennan’s team seeks to compel the DOJ to preserve records amid claims of vindictive prosecution; a separate DC inquiry is examining Brennan’s congressional statements, and prosecutors are pursuing a wider Florida probe linked to Mar-a-Lago and related issues.

via NBC News|

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politics28 days ago•389 min saved

DOJ clash prompts resignation of Trump-aligned investigator in Mar-a-Lago probe

Trump ally Joe diGenova, who spent about five months leading a Justice Department inquiry into whether federal officials conspired to target Donald Trump, said tensions with DOJ leadership and disagreements over the probe’s direction prompted his abrupt resignation this week.

via NBC News|

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politics29 days ago•210 min saved

Conspiracy probe chief quits amid DOJ rift over pace under Trump administration

Trump-era appointee Joe diGenova resigned as the head of the Justice Department's sprawling conspiracy investigation into Trump foes after clashes with senior DOJ officials over the pace and scope of the probe; the Florida-based inquiry has eyed targets from John Brennan to James Comey and possibly Barack Obama, with diGenova pushing for faster indictments and broader targets, prompting leadership friction and a shake-up at the top of the investigation as Trump urged quicker action; the probe is expected to continue under new oversight, and Victoria Toensing is also anticipated to depart.

via CNN|

#conspiracy-investigation #doj #joe-digenova

politics5 months ago•13 min saved

Blanche Taps DiGenova to Lead Brennan Probe, Reigniting Ukraine-Russia Conspiracy Talk

The post reports that Todd Blanche, once Donald Trump’s attorney, has appointed Joe DiGenova to oversee the investigation of John Brennan, framing it within a broader conspiracy narrative about the Mueller probe and Ukraine–Russia connections. It traces Blanche’s prior clients (Igor Fruman, Manafort) and his associates (Toensing, DiGenova) to alleged efforts to derail the Mueller investigation and discredit Biden–Ukraine narratives, arguing the move signals a shift toward using controversial figures and disputed evidence to ‘criminalize’ counterintelligence investigations. The piece suggests conflicts of interest, links to pro-Russian Ukrainian interests, and warns of potential political showmanship rather than a traditional criminal inquiry.

via Emptywheel|

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