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Blanche Taps DiGenova to Lead Brennan Probe, Reigniting Ukraine-Russia Conspiracy Talk
politics1 month ago

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.

"Trump Trial Faces Misrepresentation, Bias Claims, and Legal Missteps"
legal-news2 years ago

"Trump Trial Faces Misrepresentation, Bias Claims, and Legal Missteps"

Andrew Weissmann, a former top prosecutor for the Mueller investigation, expressed deep admiration for Judge Juan Merchan, who is overseeing former President Trump's hush money trial in New York City. Weissmann praised Merchan's judicial temperament and fairness, despite the challenges posed by Trump's actions. The jury began deliberations after Merchan's instructions, with Trump facing 34 counts of falsifying business records, to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Justice Department Clears Michael Flynn's Ex-Lobbying Partner in Mueller-Era Case
politics2 years ago

Justice Department Clears Michael Flynn's Ex-Lobbying Partner in Mueller-Era Case

The Justice Department is dropping its case against Bijan Kian, the former lobbying partner of Michael Flynn, who was accused of illicit lobbying for Turkey during the 2016 US presidential election. The case, which had been used as leverage to pressure Flynn, has been winding through the courts for years. Kian was convicted by a jury but the verdict was thrown out due to insufficient evidence and issues related to Flynn's role. The Justice Department now believes it is not in the public interest to pursue the case further.

John Durham grilled by House Democrats over FBI's Russia-Trump probe.
politics2 years ago

John Durham grilled by House Democrats over FBI's Russia-Trump probe.

During a hearing at the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Adam Schiff questioned Special Counsel John Durham about whether President Trump flaunted information that was released by Russian hackers during the 2016 election. Durham admitted that Russia helped Trump during the election, something many Republicans have denied. Schiff also compared Durham and Mueller's investigations, pointing out that Mueller refused to bring charges where he couldn't prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while Durham brought three charges forward, went to trial with two, and won convictions on zero.

Durham Testifies on Russia's Role in Trump's Election Victory.
politics2 years ago

Durham Testifies on Russia's Role in Trump's Election Victory.

During a hearing at the House Judiciary Committee, Special Counsel John Durham admitted that Russia helped the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. Rep. Adam Schiff questioned Durham about whether President Trump flaunted information that was released by Russian hackers during the election, to which Durham repeatedly insisted he had no knowledge of the matter. However, Durham agreed that the Russians had been helpful to the Trump campaign. Schiff also compared Durham and Mueller's investigations, stating that the only distinguishing thing between them was that Mueller refused to bring charges where he couldn't prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while Durham did.