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Olsen exits 'grand conspiracy' probe but stays on DOJ payroll amid staffing crisis
politics1 month ago

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
Kurt Olsen exits DOJ 'grand conspiracy' probe, remains on payroll amid staffing turmoil
politics1 month ago

Kurt Olsen exits DOJ 'grand conspiracy' probe, remains on payroll amid staffing turmoil

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. The departure follows a confusing internal communication where Olsen’s resignation from the case was misinterpreted as a full resignation from the federal government. Attorney General Todd Blanche publicly dismissed reports of Olsen’s departure as 'fake news,' though officials later clarified that Olsen is no longer assigned to the probe. This marks the third prosecutor to leave the case this year, highlighting ongoing instability and skepticism regarding the investigation's legal basis and management.

via Yahoo|
#doj#election-denial#grand-conspiracy
Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe, Following diGenova
politics1 month 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|
#grand-conspiracy-probe#joe-digenova#john-brennan
Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ, Deepening Turmoil in 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe
politics1 month ago

Kurt Olsen Resigns from DOJ, Deepening Turmoil in 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe

Kurt Olsen, a prominent 2020 election denier and former White House official, has resigned from the Justice Department. His departure marks the second high-profile exit from the 'grand conspiracy' investigation targeting former government officials, following the recent resignation of lead prosecutor Joseph diGenova. The probe, which has proceeded without resulting in criminal charges, continues to face significant staffing instability and questions regarding its legal basis.

via Euronews.com|
#election-integrity#grand-conspiracy#justice-department
Kurt Olsen exits DOJ's 'grand conspiracy' probe amid staffing churn
politics1 month ago

Kurt Olsen exits DOJ's 'grand conspiracy' probe amid staffing churn

Kurt Olsen, a former White House election security official, resigned from the Justice Department’s Florida-based 'grand conspiracy' investigation on Monday. This departure follows the recent exit of lead prosecutor Joe diGenova and highlights ongoing instability within the probe targeting Trump’s political opponents. While the investigation continues, it has yet to result in criminal charges, and new personnel have been hired to replace departing staff.

via The Washington Post|
#doj#election-integrity#grand-conspiracy
Brennan subpoenaed in Florida conspiracy probe as lead prosecutor resigns
politics2 months ago

Brennan subpoenaed in Florida conspiracy probe as lead prosecutor resigns

Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15 as part of a 'grand conspiracy' investigation into alleged violations of President Trump’s civil rights. The subpoena was signed by Joe diGenova on September 9, just days before his resignation from the Justice Department. Brennan’s legal team is seeking a court order to preserve communications, arguing the probe is politically motivated. While diGenova has left, the investigation continues under new leadership, with Brennan classified as a 'subject' in the broader conspiracy case and a 'target' in a narrower probe regarding his congressional testimony.

via NBC News|
#doj#grand-jury#joe-digenova
politics2 months ago

Brennan Subpoenaed as Trump-Era 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe Continues Without diGenova

Federal prosecutors have subpoenaed former CIA Director John Brennan to testify before a Florida grand jury on October 15 as part of a continuing investigation into alleged conspiracies against President Donald Trump. Attorney Kenneth Wainstein confirmed the subpoena in a court filing, noting that the probe remains active despite the recent resignation of lead prosecutor Joe diGenova. The investigation, described as 'far-reaching,' examines whether government officials violated Trump's civil rights, with Brennan's testimony potentially linked to a separate inquiry into his 2023 congressional statements.

via Politico|
#doj#grand-jury#joe-digenova
Olsen’s Bid to Seize Voting Machines Exposed as Midterm Plot
politics5 months ago

Olsen’s Bid to Seize Voting Machines Exposed as Midterm Plot

Reuters reports that White House adviser Kurt Olsen spearheaded a bid to seize Dominion voting machines in about half the states, pushing debunked claims of foreign hacking tied to the 2020 election. The plan envisioned moving to hand‑counted paper ballots if machines were removed, but investigators could not substantiate the vulnerabilities, and experts warned such a switch would be chaotic. The effort, tied to Olsen’s Stop the Steal background, progressed to the point that Commerce Department officials reportedly weighed legal grounds, but the scheme collapsed and the White House dismissed the Reuters report as misinformation.

via The Daily Beast|
#2020-election#dominion-voting-systems#kurt-olsen
politics9 months ago

Trump ally granted access to secret intelligence for 2020 election probe

Top U.S. intelligence agencies are sharing highly classified material with Kurt Olsen, Trump’s former campaign lawyer turned White House special government employee, to lead a probe into whether Biden’s 2020 victory involved fraud or electoral irregularities. Olsen has reportedly reviewed sensitive intelligence programs despite limited intelligence experience, raising concerns about politicization and potential risks to sources and methods. The White House says Trump has authority to declassify and direct access; Democrats worry the arrangement could undermine national security while arguing for independent election oversight.

via Politico|
#2020-election#donald-trump#intelligence-agencies