Blistering response from Rep Norma Torres (D-CA) when embattled Architect of the US Capitol tried to defend his decision to work-from-home on Jan 6, 2021 ===>
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ALERT: James Comey files another motion to dismiss criminal case, citing issues with grand jury presentation by US Atty Lindsey Halligan
"The government has thus committed a series of flagrant legal violations. And the government’s misconduct has threatened Mr. Comey’s liberty—even though Mr. Comey should be experiencing the peace of an expired statute of limitations"
The new 29-page motion by James Comey to dismiss his criminal case includes this header:
"THE INDICTMENT SHOULD BE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE BASED ON MISCONDUCT BEFORE THE GRAND JURY"
James Comey's new motion to dismiss (MORE): "A grand jury may indict only if at least 12 jurors concur.' But here, at least 12 jurors did not concur in the only indictment presented to the grand jury."
Three sources familiar with the matter tell CBS News federal investigators are questioning the handling of the investigation into California Senator Adam Schiff
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Christine Bish, a California Republican who filed an initial tip w/ the feds about Schiff’s mortgage documentation, told CBS News she was questioned by federal agents today and was asked about Bill Pulte, the Trump-appointed head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency
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Christine Bish characterized the interview to CBS News. She said, “They weren't asking me about Schiff. They were asking me about other people who were investigating Schiff."
NEW: James Comey files additional argument to get criminal case dismissed as "vindictive prosecution":
"The indictment in this case is unique in American history: it is the product of a yearslong campaign by the President of the United States to punish a citizen for protected speech. Mr. Comey has exercised his right to engage in public discourse critical of the President"
(MORE) James Comey's argument for dismissal of criminal case: "The President’s calls for prosecution do not rest on evidence, investigation, or recommendations. Rather, they express pure vengeful animus to punish a perceived political adversary. And the President managed to achieve his retaliatory goal only by installing a White House aide as U.S. Attorney"
(MORE) James Comey's new filing seeking dismissal of criminal case: "Not only does President Trump have the ultimate power to cause a prosecution, but the sequence of events that led to Mr. Comey’s prosecution leaves no doubt that he exercised that power here. After forcing out the incumbent United States Attorney, Erik Siebert, because of his reticence to bring this and other cases against the President’s perceived political enemies, the President posted on social media a message to the Attorney General excoriating her for failing to prosecute those enemies"
Good morning from the 6th floor of the DC federal courthouse... where it appears Sean Dunn (so-called "sandwich guy") will NOT testify in his own defense ....
HERE WE GO: Defense in "sandwich guy" case begins its presentation to court by....
asking the judge to dismiss the case "Judgment of acquittal" ... citing rule 29
Court documents obtained by @cbsnews said pardoned Jan 6 rioter Christopher Moynihan was arrested Sunday after saying in text messages that he planned to "eliminate" Hakeem Jeffries when the top House Democrat spoke at an event in New York City on Monday.
According to a court filing by prosecutors in the New York state criminal case, pardoned Jan 6 defendant Christopher Moynihan wrote, "Hakeem Jeffries makes a speech in a few days in NYC I cannot allow this terrorist to live."
Moynihan also allegedly stated: "Even if I am hated, he must be eliminated, I will kill him for the future."
Moynihan faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat, according to court filings shared by prosecutors.