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(179,756 posts) Wed Jan 22, 2014, 07:13 PM Jan 2014

Mayor Zimmer has been asked by US attorney to cease media interviews [View all]

The US attorney has asked Mayor Zimmer to cease media interviews. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2014/01/after_national_media_appearances_zimmer_says_her_lips_are_sealed.html

This is after one appearance on MSNBC last Saturday, when she first aired her claims, and two on CNN, the last one on Monday night. She declined to speak to Fox News.

But her lips are sealed from now on, Zimmer, a Democrat, said in a statement she issued this morning.

"The U.S. Attorney's Office has asked that we not conduct additional media interviews and we are respecting their request,” the statement reads. “I stand by my previous statements and remain willing to testify under oath about all of the facts in this case."

U.S. Attorney’s Office spokeswoman Rebekah Carmichael said her office doesn't publicly discuss whether or not it has had specific meetings or conversations.

This request for a gag order tells me that that US attorney is seriously investigating this issue. You do not want your star witness out giving media interviews that can be used against that witness at trial.

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Mayor Zimmer has been asked by US attorney to cease media interviews [View all] Gothmog Jan 2014 OP

I hope it means they really are taking this seriously. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #1

You don't want a federal prosecutor after you modrepub Jan 2014 #3

Good points. hrmjustin Jan 2014 #5

The NJ legislative super committee is leaving this issue alone for now Gothmog Jan 2014 #8

she takes meticulous notes. they aren't going to be able to impugn her testimony or smear her bettyellen Jan 2014 #9

All true grantcart Jan 2014 #33

I think they are. herding cats Jan 2014 #6

Poor Fox News readers. They'll just have to continue relying on their comedy writers pacalo Jan 2014 #2

she knew better than to walk into that den of liars! bettyellen Jan 2014 #10

For sure -- I wish all Democrats would do the same. pacalo Jan 2014 #12

This is for the best herding cats Jan 2014 #4

Me as a layperson got that Cha Jan 2014 #7

You don't want to taint potential jurors Botany Jan 2014 #11

It is more about not having several different statements to defend Gothmog Jan 2014 #14

Fun! Cha Jan 2014 #15

Two people at risk means they can be played off against each other Babel_17 Jan 2014 #13

Right. The prosecutiors want to preserve the element of surprise or uncertainly BlueStreak Jan 2014 #35

Now that she can't talk to the media, watch the smear campaign against her. Mr.Bill Jan 2014 #16

I wish she had never gone public. She could have worn a wire and helped nab those thugs. cui bono Jan 2014 #17

After Bridgegate itsrobert Jan 2014 #18

Not much considering how sloppy they were with all the emails. n/t cui bono Jan 2014 #36

So very often, if a thing is not made public, it will be buried. rustbeltvoice Jan 2014 #21

Hope this means serious charges with serious consequences are in the works. obxhead Jan 2014 #19

They do seem to be holding funds from an area that had serious storm damage " fact". gordianot Jan 2014 #20

This means current level of evidence/knowledge indicates matter may go to indictment. Coyotl Jan 2014 #22

It will be fun to see who is indicted. Stuart G Jan 2014 #23

It will be months, I'm sure George II Jan 2014 #25

Makes sense - don't want to give them an excuse to appeal or have any charges dismissed George II Jan 2014 #24

It may not be a gag order. Sienna86 Jan 2014 #26

I do not think that it is a formal gag order Gothmog Jan 2014 #27

According to Rachel Maddow, the FBI is interviewing witnesses Gothmog Jan 2014 #28

I think it's too late. Damage is done. 2banon Jan 2014 #29

So true. The game is definitely rigged in favor of the powerful criminals, and against loudsue Jan 2014 #30

I'd be completely stunned if Christie doesn't walk away smelling like a rose.. 2banon Jan 2014 #34

But on the other hand Babel_17 Jan 2014 #38

good points. xing fingers justice prevails in this case. 2banon Jan 2014 #39

It Has To Do With The Integrity Of The Investigation DallasNE Jan 2014 #31

Good Explanation Gothmog Jan 2014 #32

Christie's is toast. MynameisBlarney Jan 2014 #37