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51. It was used in the Michael Cohen case, the Rudy Giuliani investigation, the Veritas investigation

Sun Aug 28, 2022, 11:16 PM

Aug 2022

it's not that unusual in cases where a search warrant may sweep up documents protected by attorney client privilege (such as a search of the office of an attorney, like Cohen).

Not sure if it has ever been used in a case where the review is aimed at whether the documents enjoy executive privilege (and documents implicating national security almost certainly do not enjoy that protection).

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WHO decides what the SPECIAL MASTER can remove from the DOJ case? [View all] Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 OP

I guess the Special Master decides, but the DoJ can appeal the decision Poiuyt Aug 2022 #1

I want to know will the SM have an appropriate security clearance TexLaProgressive Aug 2022 #2

Doesn't matter: 1 doc belonging to NARA is enough, and... Justice matters. Aug 2022 #3

I don't know for sure, but I think the SM will determine if there are privileged documents... Thomas Hurt Aug 2022 #4

If the SM is MAGA, if the MAGA judge is the one who appoints, then this is Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #6

SM is supposed to be a neutral third party (wink, wink) Thomas Hurt Aug 2022 #13

There is no attorney-client privilege gab13by13 Aug 2022 #18

Probably, but that won't stop the Pig and his pet judge from playing games, she already is. Thomas Hurt Aug 2022 #37

I believe the DOD /fbi has the say. FloridaBlues Aug 2022 #5

Would LOVE to see proof of that! Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #8

There are volumes of DoD GP6971 Aug 2022 #25

Surely; master can't remove anything elleng Aug 2022 #9

Unless a judge says so...I bet. But that is why I am asking. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #12

I wonder if a special master will amount to much... brush Aug 2022 #7

Or, SM could say ALL of it is his, even though that is ludicrous, and they would have to Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #10

I don't know about that. He stole the docs and... brush Aug 2022 #16

There is no such thing for classified documents. SheltieLover Aug 2022 #11

OK...So I can relax, if you are saying NO COURT can change that... Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #14

Sorry, no idea. SheltieLover Aug 2022 #19

Thanks, my mind goes directly to what is the most absurd thing they could do. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #23

As I understand it, the judge's statement was an invitation to doj & tfg's lawyers to submit reasons SheltieLover Aug 2022 #32

The judge DECIDED before even hearing from DOJ...that is the news. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #35

Oh? SheltieLover Aug 2022 #43

... Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #45

..."and said it was her "preliminary intent" to appoint a special master in the case. " SheltieLover Aug 2022 #48

+1 Jarqui Aug 2022 #15

Let's assume the maga judge who is doing something that is NEVER done, deciding after Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #17

The documents belong to the government, all of them, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #24

You are using common sense, truth, precedent, etc to make this statement. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #27

OK how about this answer? gab13by13 Aug 2022 #34

OK great. I will hope so. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #36

I don't think so SheltieLover Aug 2022 #39

DoJ can appeal Jarqui Aug 2022 #41

Sounds encouraging...thanks. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #44

I haven't seen that name in a while (your handle) Jarqui Aug 2022 #47

Thanks Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #56

Ty! SheltieLover Aug 2022 #46

Here's more on this Jarqui Aug 2022 #49

Is 'special master' something archaic? babylonsister Aug 2022 #20

Now that you mention it. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #21

A special master can be used in cases gab13by13 Aug 2022 #28

Unless a court SAYS those docs are those things, as absurd as that would be...or not? Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #30

Yes, even if those 3 things don't apply, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #38

It was used in the Michael Cohen case, the Rudy Giuliani investigation, the Veritas investigation onenote Aug 2022 #51

I'm uneasy about this new trick of his. He took government papers Deuxcents Aug 2022 #22

Not worried that he is weaseling out of this ESPIONAGE 1 bit. Brainfodder Aug 2022 #26

It's about delaying everything, gab13by13 Aug 2022 #29

Yep, delay until they have the power to impeach everyone. Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #31

Yup, hoping the 200+ arrests are all same day. Brainfodder Aug 2022 #33

Time to start adding 4 more SC justices. gab13by13 Aug 2022 #40

That Master's special... so fuckin' special.... Blue Owl Aug 2022 #42

if she approves that, she taints her career. mopinko Aug 2022 #50

Too much concern about this WarGamer Aug 2022 #52

Is it just me, rownesheck Aug 2022 #53

Trump only wants the special master because it delays everything. Kablooie Aug 2022 #54

The part people have to grasp is the red state officials who are going to refuse to certify Eliot Rosewater Aug 2022 #57

I have a suggestion as to who should be the special master LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #55