#SussmannTrial #SpecialCounselDurham
Upcoming today: former FBI General Counsel Jim Baker.
His testimony began late yesterday, describing his relationship with Sussmann
Sussmann used to work for the DOJ, and Baker considered him an expert in cyber security and someone he trusted
Upcoming today: former FBI General Counsel Jim Baker.
His testimony began late yesterday, describing his relationship with Sussmann
Sussmann used to work for the DOJ, and Baker considered him an expert in cyber security and someone he trusted
Baker said that he learned some time in 2016 that Sussmann was representing the DNC on cyber issues.
But Baker did not know Sussmann was representing DNC/Hillary on political issues.
But Baker did not know Sussmann was representing DNC/Hillary on political issues.
Baker was shown the text message Sussmann sent him setting up the meeting.
This goes directly to the criminal charge of lying to the FBI.
This goes directly to the criminal charge of lying to the FBI.
As the prosecutor said at the outset, "this is the case about privilege".
Sussmann had privileged access to the top echelons of the FBI, and had their trust. That's why he was sent.
Sussmann had privileged access to the top echelons of the FBI, and had their trust. That's why he was sent.
Sussmann even had security badge and could wander around the FBI building!
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