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Joshua Engel, Esq.
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Civil Rights & Appellate Attorney | Fmr Prosecutor | Father & Husband | Friend of Collies | Long-Suffering Cornhuskers Fan
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Here's an important thing about attorney-client, work-product, deliberative process, and other privileges:

They can be waived by a client who is interested in transparency
Here's a draft for social media alt text: Screenshot of a live news blog. The first entry, by Congressional reporter Michael Gold, states that the Justice Department withheld and redacted materials in the Epstein files release under attorney-client and deliberative process privileges, despite lawmakers saying they didn't intend to shield this. The second entry, by Legal affairs reporter Alan Feuer, reports that Blanche acknowledged the release won't satisfy public demand but asserted President Trump has pushed for maximum transparency.
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Shocking
Lisa Simpson sits at a table with a shocked expression, set against a purple wall and orange chairs. Overlaid white, bold, capitalized text reads: “I CAN'T BELIEVE A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER WOULD GET SO MANY VOTES AND CONVICTED CHEATER WOULD GET SO FEW.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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It certainly is an alternative timeline
January 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Fun does not have a size
A still from the animated series The Simpsons featuring Bart Simpson standing in a classroom. Bart, wearing his signature orange t-shirt and blue shorts, is writing lines on a large chalkboard. The board is filled with the repetitive sentence, "FUN DOES NOT HAVE A SIZE," with the final line at the bottom left incomplete. In the background, a red trash can, a wall clock, and a small framed picture are visible against green walls.
December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Politico nicely illustrates 👇 the big problem with Washington journalists:

NO GRIT

Nobody from the Midwest would ever describe 20 degrees as “teeth-clenching” or consider a high of thirty to be cold regardless of the wind

Buy a scarf, worry less about “access,” and get to work
Warning: It won’t get any warmer in D.C. today. Per the Capital Weather Gang, temperatures will be a teeth-clenching 20 degrees as you head into work this morning, with “highs” of a mighty 30 or so by early afternoon. And don’t even mention the wind chill. Do take care on the ice.
December 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Nadir that we know of so far...
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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That’s a bonny pile
A still from The Simpsons depicts Groundskeeper Willie, a cartoon character with red hair, beard, and thick eyebrows, standing outdoors next to a large pile of raked autumn leaves. He is wearing a light-colored shirt, dark blue overalls, yellow gloves, and holding a rake in one hand and a white bottle in the other. A brown tree with a few red leaves stands to his left, and a blue sky with a hint of white cloud is in the background. The caption "ACH! SHE'S A BONNY PILE." appears in white text at the bottom of the image.
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Great day for leaf raking — when the dogs don’t get in the way, that’s
Three people and two dogs are playing in a large pile of brown autumn leaves outdoors on a sunny day. Two adults are lying back in the leaves, smiling, while a child in a blue jacket is also nestled in the leaves, looking up. Two golden-colored dogs are actively engaging with the leaves, one lying down to the left of the adults, and the other standing in the center, facing away from the camera. In the background, a grassy area, trees, and parts of a house are visible under a clear sky.
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Considering that the Auburn AD is quoted describing Freeze as "a man of integrity," really hard to see how the next hiring is likely to be reality-based enough to be successful
An excerpt from a statement by Cohen about the Auburn football program. It reads: "I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision to make a change in leadership with the Auburn football program," Cohen said in a statement. "Coach Freeze is a man of integrity, and we are appreciative of his investment in Auburn and his relentless work over the last three years in bolstering our roster. Our expectations for Auburn football are to annually compete for championships and the search for the next leader of Auburn football begins immediately."
November 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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"We have top men working on it right now."

"Who?"

"Top... men."
A still from a movie shows three men in suits seated around a table, with a fourth man in a suit standing behind them in the background. The man in the center foreground, who is balding and has a mustache, looks intently forward with his hands clasped on the table. The man to his right smiles subtly. The phrase "TOP MEN." is overlaid in white text at the bottom of the image.
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Amazing turnout to save democracy in ruby-red Clinton County, Ohio

#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Also, I don't remember that show, Teen Woll?

I bet it was awesome, though!
A low-angle shot shows three young people in casual attire sitting on a couch, looking up at a TV screen. The person on the left is mostly out of frame, but their arm is visible holding a slice of pizza. In the center, a light-skinned boy with blonde hair and a blue hoodie gazes intently at the screen. To the right, a light-skinned girl with blonde hair styled in a retro manner, wearing a purple top, smiles while also looking up. The television screen displays "TEEN WOLL" prominently with "2012" above it, and below that, a list of other show titles like "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" and "VAMPIRE DIARIES." The room is dimly lit, with a black border at the top of the image containing white text that reads "WELCOME BACK TO 2012" and "(MEMORIES FOR THE 30 YEAR OLDS)."
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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New York Times AGAIN spreading false information

This time: a claim to have the "best" recipes for breaking the Yom Kippur fast

The truth: EVERYONE knows that the only acceptable way for an American Jew to break the fast is with Chinese food.

cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt...
A close-up shot of a sliced challah bread, filled with a rich apple cinnamon mixture. The golden-brown crust of the challah is beautifully braided, and the exposed slices reveal the sweet, tender apples within. It looks incredibly appetizing for a Yom Kippur break-fast.
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Eagles missed a real opportunity by not having a message printed on shades being held up on sideline

My brother suggested “Your city isn’t even Jacksonville”

I would go with “Brady cheated”

#FlyEaglesFly
A packed football stadium with a large crowd in the stands. The upper section is filled with spectators, many wearing green and white, while a large red and white banner reading "BUCCANEERS" in block letters stretches across the lower section of the stands. On the field level, a group of team personnel and players, many wearing black or green jerseys, stand along the sideline. The game appears to be taking place on a sunny day.
September 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Our daughter has a lizard which she left for me to feed live crickets when she went away to college, which means we have a cage with live crickets on top of the refrigerator

Pretty gross

My mother refuses to sleep in the "lizard room" when she comes to visit

But that's not the worst part...
A high-quality photo of a leopard gecko on a brown and orange rock hide. The gecko is a mix of brown, yellow, and orange with black spots. Its head and body are on the top of the rock, while its tail hangs down the side. The gecko is looking towards the left side of the frame with its tongue slightly out. The background is a blurry gray and transparent tank wall.
September 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Still get emotional when I see the red balloons flying

#GoBigRed
A packed Nebraska stadium crowd releases dozens of red balloons into a sunny blue sky. The American flag and a red team flag wave above the stands, capturing a festive, high-energy moment of celebration.
September 20, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Makes sense to me!
Cartoon scene from The Simpsons featuring Homer Simpson in front of a red curtain and studio light, declaring, “I want to set the record straight. I thought the cop was a prostitute.” The moment captures the show’s signature satirical humor.
September 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Go Birds!

#flyeaglesfly
A low-angle, full shot shows a bald eagle in flight against a bright blue sky. The bird's wings are extended, with its wingtips spread like fingers, as it glides slightly downward from left to right. The top and bottom corners of the image are framed by the dark green leaves and branches of tall trees. The sun is at the top of the image and causes a slight lens flare.
September 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Belichick currently giving off real Wile E. Coyote energy
Cartoon image of Wile E. Coyote’s paw holding a white business card on a pink background. The card reads: “Wile E. Coyote, GENIUS, HAVE BRAIN WILL TRAVEL,” humorously presenting the Looney Tunes character as a wandering intellect.
September 2, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Bolognese made with fresh tomatoes from garden
A bowl of pappardelle pasta topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and a meat-based sauce sits on a quilted placemat atop a wooden table.
August 30, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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The sentencing entry in the case suggests a lot more was going on

And the Sentencing Memorandum filed by his lawyer suggests that the living arrangements are perhaps not as traditional" as the article leads one to believe
August 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Happy #AI news: Opposing Party was sanctioned $100 for the use of AI in a Memo that included fake citations

"It took the Court less than fifteen minutes to determine the reply brief was generated, in part, by use of AI and that the citations were fake."

#lLawSky
A screenshot of a legal document from a court order. The text describes the court's findings and rulings regarding a brief that contained fake legal citations, generated in part by AI. Key points from the document: * The court acknowledges that the citations to case law in a brief are fake, constituting a fraud upon the Court and warranting sanctions. It also notes that fake citations create unnecessary legal work for the opposing party. * A party requested the court strike the pleading and order the filer to pay attorney fees. * The court found the request to strike the pleading was "not well taken" because the filing was a memorandum in support, not evidence, and exhibits attached were not admitted into evidence. * The court found the request for attorney fees "well taken." It took the court less than fifteen minutes to determine the reply brief was generated, in part, by AI, and that the citations were fake. * The court ordered the party who filed the fraudulent document to pay $100.00 as reimbursement for attorney fees to "Engel and Martin, LLC" within thirty days of the file-stamped date of the entry.
July 25, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Exciting news from Ohio: we have ducklings!
A high-angle close-up shot shows a brown and black duck, likely a hen, nesting in a shallow depression on the ground, surrounded by green grass, leafy plants, and small twigs. Her right side is visible, displaying iridescent blue feathers on her wing. Peeking out from under her, a small, fluffy yellow duckling with dark markings on its head is visible. To the left of the duck, a broken, pale brown eggshell with an orange-red interior is resting on the ground
July 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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I have been to LSU football games…

Fact check: TRUE
There’s a $2 billion break important to the rum industry and, tangentially, Louisiana, said Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), a tax writer. “We have the highest per capita intake of alcohol in the nation,” he said.
July 5, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Great AI fail example:

Planning to make real vanilla ice cream, I asked when was the best time to add the vanilla beans — what AI gave me was a discussion of pairing vanilla ice cream with baked beans, which sounds absolutely terrible 👇
July 4, 2025 at 12:44 AM