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PCIntern

(28,776 posts)
Sat Mar 23, 2019, 10:55 AM Mar 2019

It's gonna be SDNY in coordination with State AG's

They’re 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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djg21

(1,803 posts)
1. Don't count on the SDNY US Attorney.
Sat Mar 23, 2019, 11:04 AM
Mar 2019

He was appointed by Trump and is a direct report to Barr and DOJ. His independence is limited.

Hopefully, we’ll be pleasantly surprised. But don’t get your hopes up.

pnwmom

(110,338 posts)
4. The Trump appointee immediately recused himself, leaving a career prosecutor in charge.
Sat Mar 23, 2019, 11:15 AM
Mar 2019

Trump was very disappointed about that and already unsuccessfully tried to undo that.

dlk

(13,433 posts)
3. It Will Be the N.Y. & Possibly Other State AG's That Get the Job Done
Sat Mar 23, 2019, 11:10 AM
Mar 2019

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...
Sat Mar 23, 2019, 11:34 AM
Mar 2019

is going to be a big venue for SDNY. As my old Korean Professor would say.....lotta things happening there.

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