Ousted U.S. attorney's testimony sparks Dem concerns that Barr broke the law

[Nevilledog]

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/09/geoffrey-berman-testimony-william-barr-355196

Attorney General William Barr persistently pressured Manhattan's former top federal prosecutor to resign during a June 18 meeting at a New York hotel and in a subsequent phone call, the ousted prosecutor, Geoffrey Berman told lawmakers Thursday, detailing for the first time the series of events that led to his removal the next day.

Berman, in a written statement to the House Judiciary Committee, said Barr repeatedly attempted to coax Berman into resigning his post by suggesting he consider other positions in government, including the chairmanship of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the head of the Justice Department's Civil Division.

"I said that there was no job offer that would entice me to resign from my position," Berman told lawmakers in his opening statement, obtained by POLITICO.

Berman’s testimony raised a suggestion from Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Judiciary Committee, that Barr's offer of a different position in exchange for stepping down could amount to criminal activity.

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[Mike 03]

1. Kicking

[Leghorn21]

2. YEP

Thank you, Mr. Berman

[hedda_foil]

5. I don't think I've ever seen a man in a royal blue suit before.

[Nevilledog]

7. Unless they have a stable of women.

[brush]

3. Isn't that a form of bribery?

[Nevilledog]

4. Nadler seems to think it might be.

I think it is.

[SheltieLover]

6. K&R!

Barr, break the law? 😱



Lock his ass up! 🤬

[soothsayer]

8. Many, many times I'm sure.