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Politics · United StatesProsecutor Resigns, Accuses US Attorney of Interference in 'Broadview Six' Case
Prosecutor Sheri Mecklenburg resigned from the 'Broadview Six' case, accusing U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros of interference. She stated Boutros directed felony charges against her objection, while the Justice Department rejected her claim.
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Politics · United StatesUS Attorney Jeanine Pirro refuses questions on Reflecting Pool case
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro refused to answer reporters' questions about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism case, which President Donald Trump has urged her to revisit. Pirro became visibly frustrated, at one point yelling, 'No! No and no! How many times do I have to say no?!'
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Politics · United StatesWatchdog files bar complaints against Jeanine Pirro over lawmakers' charges
A legal watchdog has filed bar complaints against U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro and two subordinates. The complaints allege ethical violations in their attempt to charge six Democratic lawmakers over a video encouraging troops to resist unlawful orders.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo: Tests show no meth in van
Tests on a white crystal-like substance found in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot dead by ICE officers in Houston on 7 July, showed it was not methamphetamine. The family claims it was a homemade electrolyte mixture, while ICE initially alleged the van was weaponised.
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Politics · United StatesTrump posts Park Service witness account as U.S. Attorney drops Reflecting Pool charges
Donald Trump published a National Park Service employee’s statement alleging David Hearn violently ripped the Reflecting Pool’s coating. The U.S. Attorney moved to dismiss the case, citing a botched installation. A new sign at the pool blames previous administrations, including Trump’s own term, for clogged water ports.
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