Judge Crenshaw wants to make public his 12/3 ruling discussing the key role Dep AG Todd Blanche’s office played in deciding to prosecute Abrego Garcia. But Crenshaw is giving govt 'til 12/30 to appeal his rulings rejecting govt's atty-client & other privilege claims ...
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Due to a redacting error in a defense brief, we already know that Crenshaw’s 12/3 ruling, still under seal, concluded that Blanche’s associate, Aakash Singh, played “a leading role” in deciding to prosecute Abrego. ...
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In an effort to fend off Abrego’s vindictive prosecution claims, McGuire claimed he alone made the decision, and he was untainted by the vindictive motives attributable to Trump/Blanche. (Just like Halligan claiming that she, not Trump, decided to pursue Comey & James.) ...
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... But after reviewing still non-public correspondence
between Blanche’s office and McGuire, Crenshaw found otherwise. His ruling might also shed light on why Ben Schrader, a former top AUSA in Nashville, quit rather than participate in the case.
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between Blanche’s office and McGuire, Crenshaw found otherwise. His ruling might also shed light on why Ben Schrader, a former top AUSA in Nashville, quit rather than participate in the case.
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By "McGuire" I meant "US Atty Robert McGuire."
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