NEWS: Aaron ZELINSKY, a prosecutor in Stone's case, describes significant political pressure in DOJ.
"What I heard – repeatedly – was that Roger Stone was being treated differently from any other defendant because of his relationship to the President."
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"What I heard – repeatedly – was that Roger Stone was being treated differently from any other defendant because of his relationship to the President."
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"I was explicitly told that the motivation for changing the sentencing memo was
political, and because the U.S. Attorney was “afraid of the President.”
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political, and because the U.S. Attorney was “afraid of the President.”
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NEW: Roger STONE prosecutor says he was pressured by DOJ leaders to cut the Trump confidant "a break" during sentencing — because of Stone's relationship with Trump.
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DEPT. OF GOOD TIMING: Stone has just filed for a 60-day delay of his June 30 date to report to prison, citing health issues that put him at heightened risk for COVID-19.
He indicates DOJ doesn't oppose his request.
He indicates DOJ doesn't oppose his request.
DOJ responds: Zelinsky never spoke to Barr or Shea, a spokeswoman notes, making his assertions hearsay.
Also notes that the judge, too, agreed the original sentences rec was too harsh (though judge agreed they calculated it correctly.)
Also notes that the judge, too, agreed the original sentences rec was too harsh (though judge agreed they calculated it correctly.)
