Justice Department instructs prosecutors to drop bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

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For what? They were never charged with anything or even detained, arrested, what-have-you.

The problem with American politics is that both sides are so focused on winning that they can't be honest about anything.

The blanket pardon issued by President Biden was abuse of power. It is unfortunate that Democrats do not recognize this issue. Similarly, it is unfortunate that conservatives overlook the fact that the Trump administration have had political motivations in their stance regarding the prosecution of Eric Adams.

 

[BPPLEE]

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For what? They were never charged with anything or even detained, arrested, what-have-you.

Why did they need a pardon?
Why did they accept it?

 

[Oompa Loompa]

Nobody said that.

In other words, weaponizing the justice system is acceptable now because my candidate won the election.

Wrong again.

 

[Oompa Loompa]

Nobody said that.

Did you read Ms Sassoon's letter? She explained that very point - if prosecuting people for political reasons is "weaponizing the DOJ", then agreeing to not prosecute them for political reasons is also tantamount to "weaponizing the DOJ." It's the other side fo the same coin

Double wrong again. You may need to pay more attention to this thread.

 

[essentialsaltes]

No, the US Attorney made that argument very clearly in her letter.

This was not a pardon.

 

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

Wrong again.

Not really.

The DOJ and Trump administration's push to end Erick Adam's investigation shows the politicization of the justice system.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Why did they accept it?

Have they? Although both have expressed 'appreciation' to Biden, I don't know what's formally involved in accepting a pardon. Since there are no charges facing them, I don't see any reason for them to do so. Sure, they haven't refused them either, so the pardons are sitting around in their back pockets.

Anyway, I assume Congress will spend its time investigating them anyway, so we'll see what crimes are recommended for referral to DOJ.

 

[Truth7t7]

Not really. Hunter Biden is guilty. Adams won't be tried.

You mean the same way Joe Biden wasn't prosecuted for having classified documents in his garage after his VP term, with the excuse he's a elderly man with a poor memory, smiles!

NBC​

Biden won’t be charged in classified docs case; special counsel cites instances of ‘poor memory’​

Feb 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Hur has declined to prosecute President Joe Biden for his handling of classified documents but said in a report released Thursday that Biden’s practices “present serious risks to national security” and added that part of the reason he wouldn't charge Biden was that the president could portray himself as an "elderly man with a poor memory" who would be sympathetic to a jury.

 

[essentialsaltes]

You mean the same way Joe Biden wasn't prosecuted for having classified documents in his garage after his VP term, with the excuse he's

The actual excuse was that Hur didn't believe he could obtain a conviction. That is not the same as this case, where there is a grand jury and a prosecutor raring to go.

 

[DaisyDay]

So when Democrats give blanket pardons to people like General Milley and Anthony Fouci, and Hunter Biden, it is all good because it is to protect them from Trump's retribution, but when Trump calls to drop investigations on a Democratic politician, the pearl clutching begins.

Well yeah, of course. The former (apart from Hunter Biden) are being protected from retaliation while the latter is being protected from existing criminal charges, providing Adams does Donald's bidding. It isn't "investigations" that were dropped against Adams but an actual ongoing prosecution - meaning the investigation was done, charges filed, grand jury found sufficient evidence that crimes were committed and a case was prepared. The charges were not retaliation.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Top N.Y. prosecutor, others resign after order to drop Eric Adams case​

Five Justice Department officials also submitted resignations, gutting the Public Integrity Section, which investigates public officials and election crimes.

Up to seven now.

Seventh prosecutor in Eric Adams case resigns and calls out Trump’s former lawyer in scathing letter​

 

[SimplyMe]

You mean the same way Joe Biden wasn't prosecuted for having classified documents in his garage after his VP term, with the excuse he's a elderly man with a poor memory, smiles!

NBC​

Biden won’t be charged in classified docs case; special counsel cites instances of ‘poor memory’​

Feb 8, 2024

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Hur has declined to prosecute President Joe Biden for his handling of classified documents but said in a report released Thursday that Biden’s practices “present serious risks to national security” and added that part of the reason he wouldn't charge Biden was that the president could portray himself as an "elderly man with a poor memory" who would be sympathetic to a jury.

And the same way no one even talked about bringing charges against VP Pence, who also had classified documents. But somehow those on the Right never want to bring him up when they talk about Biden.

 

[perplexed]

I assume everyone agrees that Adams should be prosecuted.

 

[DaisyDay]

When did pardoning people become "weaponization of the DOJ?" Let me guess, since Trump took office?

More akin to when Trump started pardoning his co-conspirators. That is true Banana Republic stuff.

 

[DaisyDay]

I can't recall the Reagan or H Bush era.

There were some issues surrounding the Iran/Contra case.

But , Clinton, W. Bush, Obama, Trump, Biden, and again Trump all used their pardon power for political reasons.

This is true. However, none but Trump has used their prosecutorial powers via the DOJ to coerce another US politician to enact their political policy or be prosecuted for something entirely unrelated.

 

[FAITH-IN-HIM]

There were some issues surrounding the Iran/Contra case.

This is true. However, none but Trump has used their prosecutorial powers via the DOJ to coerce another US politician to enact their political policy or be prosecuted for something entirely unrelated.

It is important to note that less than a month ago, another president used the DOJ/Presidential pardon power to grant pardons to family members. Do you believe the presidential pardon should be applied in such cases?

 

[DaisyDay]

It is important to note that less than a month ago, another president used the DOJ/Presidential pardon power to grant pardons to family members. Do you believe the presidential pardon should be applied in such cases?

Yes, I've already acknowledged that Biden pardoned his son. My belief doesn't affect the legality of it as presidents do currently have that power. As much as it was to his credit to not interfere in either the prosecution or sentencing of his son, I think he shouldn't have pardoned him. Why is this important to note in this thread when there are already threads addressing that?

Suspending a prosecution, which is what this thread is about, to coerce a government official to comply with political policies - which have absolutely nothing to do with the charges at hand - is corrupt Banana Republic crap.

 

[BPPLEE]

Yes, I've already acknowledged that Biden pardoned his son. My belief doesn't affect the legality of it as presidents do currently have that power. As much as it was to his credit to not interfere in either the prosecution or sentencing of his son, I think he shouldn't have pardoned him. Why is this important to note in this thread when there are already threads addressing that?

Suspending a prosecution, which is what this thread is about, to coerce a government official to comply with political policies - which have absolutely nothing to do with the charges at hand - is corrupt Banana Republic crap.

His son wasn't the only family member pardoned was he?

 

[DaisyDay]

His son wasn't the only family member pardoned was he?

Don't you know?

 

[BPPLEE]

Don't you know?

Yes