Randall Eliason
@rdeliason.bsky.social
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White collar crime prof, former federal prosecutor, columnist and blogger, a cappella singer, husband, dad and grandpa.
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My latest on Sidebars: a review of the George Santos case - the lies, criminal charges, guilty plea and sentencing.
Is the former Republican Congressman next in line for a Trump pardon?
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/george-san...
Is the former Republican Congressman next in line for a Trump pardon?
www.sidebarsblog.com/p/george-san...
George Santos Sentenced to 87 Months
Sharing some posts from the archives
www.sidebarsblog.com
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You can disagree with how Eric Adams ran the City, but you have to admire his integrity and judgment
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NEW: Jeffries praises Eric Adams in a statement, saying he has "served courageously and authentically for decades" and that "meaningful progress has been made" during his mayoralty.
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
Says he will "publicly weigh in" on the mayoral race "well before the start of early voting.”
I reviewed the court transcript.
It’s true that only 14 grand jurors voted in favor of the Comey indictment, but the total number of grand jurors who voted is not specified.
The minimum number required for a quorum is 16; the maximum is 23.
It’s true that only 14 grand jurors voted in favor of the Comey indictment, but the total number of grand jurors who voted is not specified.
The minimum number required for a quorum is 16; the maximum is 23.
New on MSNBC: According to the court transcript, only 14 of the 23 grand jurors voted in favor of indicting James Comey on the two counts that went forward.
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Tick, tock.
Lindsey Halligan, the newly-installed prosecutor in EDVA, has less than a week to secure an indictment against James Comey before a key statute of limitations runs out.
Ben Wittes and I examine her charging options.
Spoiler alert: they all suck.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
Lindsey Halligan, the newly-installed prosecutor in EDVA, has less than a week to secure an indictment against James Comey before a key statute of limitations runs out.
Ben Wittes and I examine her charging options.
Spoiler alert: they all suck.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
BREAKING on MSNBC:
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities strongly disagree, say the drug is safe in pregnancy.
World health officials reject Trump's claims that Tylenol is linked to autism
The President says pregnant women should stay away from Tylenol due to possible autism link. World health authorities strongly disagree, say the drug is safe in pregnancy.
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Trump 'Border Czar' Reportedly Took $50k in Undercover Sting, Trump DOJ Dropped the Case: Today's #BradCast
Guest: @rdeliason.bsky.social, former DOJ Public Corruption chief; Also: Trump orders Bondi to indict foes; Disney/ABC announces Kimmel's return...
FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com?p=15508
Guest: @rdeliason.bsky.social, former DOJ Public Corruption chief; Also: Trump orders Bondi to indict foes; Disney/ABC announces Kimmel's return...
FULL STORY, LISTEN: bradblog.com?p=15508
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