Judge Rules Barr DoJ Memo to be Released

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Thats what Im curious about.

I don't see this as even a question. Neither impeachment trial had any articles pertaining to Mueller's findings. He could certainly be prosecuted at this time. I also don't think that even if his impeachment were related to these findings it would attach any sort of legal jeopardy. The function of criminal prosecution and impeachment are separate especially considering the DOJ policy (? legal ambiguity) of not charging a sitting President. But at least I could see something worth pursuing in court. As it stands, Barr seems to have committed obstruction of justice in order to prevent even impeachment as a consequence for Trump's obstruction findings. No way he is legally in the clear here.

 

[woolfe9998]

I don't see how Barr would not be on the hook for obstruction of justice here should they choose to pursue it. Outright lying to congress about the fundamental role he played in rendering his conclusions would certainly be such a corrupt act. Now, does Garland have the stones to go after him? Even the most solid circumstantial case would be a political powder keg.

I seriously doubt any prosecutor could ever be prosecuted for obstruction for not prosecuting someone. It's entirely a matter of prosecutorial discretion.

As for lying about it to Congress, it's called perjury. A different crime.

 

[hal2kilo]

I don't see this as even a question. Neither impeachment trial had any articles pertaining to Mueller's findings. He could certainly be prosecuted at this time.

Wouldn't it be divine justice if it in the long run, it turns out that it would have been better for Trump to have been impeached, than to be convicted out of office (if that event happens of course).

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Wouldn't it be divine justice if it in the long run, it turns out that it would have been better for Trump to have been impeached,

He was impeached. Twice.

 

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I seriously doubt any prosecutor could ever be prosecuted for obstruction for not prosecuting someone. It's entirely a matter of prosecutorial discretion.

As for lying about it to Congress, it's called perjury. A different crime.

The issue I'm having is that the judge's words really suggest that he acted corruptly (and further so in their handling of FOIA requests to get to the bottom of things). That's quite a bit different than prosecutorial discretion. But I'm not purporting any particular legal expertise here.

 

[hal2kilo]

He was impeached. Twice.

OK, convicted by the Senate.

 

[Jhhnn]

There is no practical way for the DoJ to prosecute a sitting President. He can fire anybody who tries. At that point, they have no legal authority. They can only do so once he's out of office, either at the will of the voters or by Congress. Barr presented a false narrative to Congress that he could make that decision, then stonewalled rightful Congressional oversight. He did what Michael Cohen did for years. He lied for Trump & covered for Trump. At this point, I figure Garland will start just by letting Judge Jackson have her way with Barr.

 

[cytg111]

I think they have to hammer it? I mean what reason could you possibly have to not go at them? Unity? Healing? Return to normalcy? Look at them ffs .. Look at Trump still going at it... Its hammer time.

 

[Jhhnn]

I think they have to hammer it? I mean what reason could you possibly have to not go at them? Unity? Healing? Return to normalcy? Look at them ffs .. Look at Trump still going at it... Its hammer time.

Judge Berman threatens the release of material extremely damaging to Barr if the DoJ doesn't act to protect him. They obviously won't. Once Congress has the stuff, they can ask the DoJ to prosecute, being the aggrieved party. They likely will, thus providing the DoJ with full justification to pursue Barr. We're only 4 months into a 4 year term & these things take time. Just the way it is.

 

[Meghan54]

They don't even need to spin it, they have already convinced their audience that the Mueller Investigation's conclusion was that Trump was 100% innocent. Our conservative members here at this forum remind us of that regularly. We then correct them and bring out all the evidence, up to and including Mueller saying on TV that the report did not exonerate Trump, and they reluctantly agree that they were wrong. Then a week later have completely forgotten that and tell us again that the Mueller Investigation completely exonerated Trump.

Conclusion: No amount of facts can get past the brainwashing as long as it is a ongoing process. It is now Fox News or America, we can't have both.

The real truth is that they haven’t forgotten a damned thing that week later. Instead, they are just lying toadies.

 

[eelw]

Who cares what the GOP/Trump fans think? The question is, will the Biden DOJ pursue it, and if not, why not? Or is it too late?

While Garland won't care that Biden rather have a nation heal that pursuing the orange baby. But he sees the political conflict to pursue the prior AG

 

[Thump553]

I don't see how Barr would not be on the hook for obstruction of justice here should they choose to pursue it. Outright lying to congress about the fundamental role he played in rendering his conclusions would certainly be such a corrupt act. Now, does Garland have the stones to go after him? Even the most solid circumstantial case would be a political powder keg.

Lying to Congress is a crime-a felony under 11 USC section 1001.. That's one of the things Roger Stone got convicted of.

 

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Lying to Congress is a crime-a felony under 11 USC section 1001.. That's one of the things Roger Stone got convicted of.

I know. I don't think it's the only charge that should apply.

 

[sportage]

We all knew that Barr was lying his ass off from the very beginning. And republicans knew that Barr was lying his ass off only to protect Trump. However, I still believe that it was Mueller that dropped the ball. It was Mueller who now must live with himself for what he did, or more so what he did not do. Mueller knew exactly how corrupt Trump was, and exactly what Trump had done and was guilty of doing, yes Mueller knew. It was his job to find and report the truth, but instead Mueller chose to act unpatriotic and pretend "nothing to see here". Too bad Mueller was not a German citizen back during WWII, he'd had made Hitler a fine little soldier.

 

[JEDIYoda]

well we already knew Barr was covering up shit or running interference for Trump! I personally have never thought very highly of Barr anyways!

 

[eelw]

We all knew that Barr was lying his ass off from the very beginning. And republicans knew that Barr was lying his ass off only to protect Trump. However, I still believe that it was Mueller that dropped the ball. It was Mueller who now must live with himself for what he did, or more so what he did not do. Mueller knew exactly how corrupt Trump was, and exactly what Trump had done and was guilty of doing, yes Mueller knew. It was his job to find and report the truth, but instead Mueller chose to act unpatriotic and pretend "nothing to see here". Too bad Mueller was not a German citizen back during WWII, he'd had made Hitler a fine little soldier.

Lolwut????? He gift wrapped articles of impeachment. Like sure he could have seen the low chances of conviction by the Senate. But he was never going to step out of his lane with the DOJ opinion they can't convict a sitting president