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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt's gonna be SDNY in coordination with State AG's
Theyre gonna move it out of D.C. and aim the hose at the base of the fire. Put the locals on it in NY who know the territory and the players best.
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It's gonna be SDNY in coordination with State AG's (Original Post)
PCIntern
Mar 2019
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djg21
(1,803 posts)1. Don't count on the SDNY US Attorney.
He was appointed by Trump and is a direct report to Barr and DOJ. His independence is limited.
Hopefully, well be pleasantly surprised. But dont get your hopes up.
pnwmom
(110,338 posts)4. The Trump appointee immediately recused himself, leaving a career prosecutor in charge.
Trump was very disappointed about that and already unsuccessfully tried to undo that.
samnsara
(18,784 posts)6. yep...remember that!
manor321
(3,344 posts)2. Sure, but they aren't pursuing conspiracy with Russia.
NY is pursuing other crimes.
dlk
(13,433 posts)3. It Will Be the N.Y. & Possibly Other State AG's That Get the Job Done
No presidential pardons for state crimes & no cushy club fed prisons.
Historic NY
(40,192 posts)5. I've got a feeling the scene of the crime Trump Tower...
is going to be a big venue for SDNY. As my old Korean Professor would say.....lotta things happening there.