Barbara McQuade
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Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Take it from a former prosecutor: Emily Kohrs' media tour is reckless
Why the blood pressure of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis must be spiking. → Read More
Trump Organization guilty verdict pierces the president's perception of invincibility
And if Trump's brand can be convicted, then maybe so can he. → Read More
A new Trump special counsel has the chance to correct Mueller's mistakes
Mueller was no match for the bullying tactics of Bill Barr. Let’s hope the scrappy Jack Smith is better prepared for a street fight. → Read More
What's really behind Trump aide Kash Patel's sudden DOJ immunity
Immunizing witnesses suggests Merrick Garland is now focusing on hauling in his catch. → Read More
The truth about Hunter Biden's latest legal debacle is anything but simple
Just because investigating agents have found evidence they believe is sufficient to file charges does not mean that prosecutors will or should seek an indictment. → Read More
Book review of “Holding the Line: Inside the Nation’s Preeminent US Attorney’s Office and Its Battle with the Trump Justice Department” by Geoffrey Berman
In detailing ouster from the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman says former Attorney General William Barr ‘was desperate,’ cites Barr's interference in other investigations → Read More
DOJ appealing the Trump special master order would make a bad situation worse
Judge Aileen Cannon’s special master opinion regarding Trump's classified documents was so bad Bill Barr said so on Fox News. But DOJ shouldn't appeal it. → Read More
Will Trump be arrested? Rudy Giuliani's Georgia problem may help
There are any number of paths this investigation could take now that Giuliani is a target. But all of them could have dangerous implications for the former president. → Read More
Why the FBI searching Trump's Mar-a-Lago home may be a sign of things to come
After FBI search at Mar-a-Lago, Trump fans and critics can all agree on one thing: This is a big deal. But what's next will be bigger. → Read More
Did Trump commit manslaughter? Jan. 6 committee and DOJ should find out
Did Trump commit the crime of manslaughter during the Capitol riot? Jan. 6 committee and DOJ should find out — whether Republican lawmakers want to or not. → Read More
Trump's 'Russiagate' falls apart with Durham's Sussmann fail
Why everyone but special counsel John Durham seemed to see the Michael Sussmann verdict coming. → Read More
The Alito Supreme Court leak necessitates an unprecedented investigation
The Alito Supreme Court draft opinion scandal threatens abortion in America. Now, Chief Justice Roberts has called on marshal Col. Gail Curley to find the leak. → Read More
The 'Trump made me do it' defense isn't working for Jan. 6 rioters. But it is revealing.
The 'Trump made me do it' January 6 defense didn't work for Capitol defendant Dustin Thompson. But it also doesn't mean the DOJ shouldn't charge Trump. → Read More
The Jan. 6 Committee gift-wrapped Trump for Merrick Garland. Is it enough?
The House panel has built a potential criminal case against the former president, but the Justice Department needs to know it can win before charging him. → Read More
United States v. Donald Trump
A "Model Prosecution Memo" on the Conspiracy to Pressure Vice President Pence → Read More
Oath Keepers sedition indictments are just the beginning for DOJ
After DOJ indicted 11 Oath Keepers for sedition, including leader Stewart Rhodes, things heat up with January 6 investigation. Is a Trump indictment coming? → Read More
Elizabeth Holmes' trial is over. But will her sentence provide justice?
Elizabeth Holmes trial ended with guilty verdicts and hung juries is over. But will her sentence provide justice for Theranos investors and patients defrauded? → Read More
America's gun infatuation is a threat. The Supreme Court could make it worse.
America’s gun infatuation is a threat. The Supreme Court justices seem poised to make it worse be ruling against New York state's concealed carry law. → Read More
Trump's DOJ officials stopped his January election scheme. But they're not heroes.
Trump's DOJ officials stopped his January election scheme, according to the Senate new report. But they're no heroes. → Read More
Trump and the Capitol riot 'hitman' analogy
The Department of Justice has charged more than 500 defendants who were at the Capitol on Jan. 6. Notably absent from the list of defendants are those who organized the attack. → Read More