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The Risks of Silence in the Justice System
38:52 - 46:45 (07:52)
Former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara, discusses the culture of secrecy within the Department of Justice and the risks of not speaking out against injustices. He emphasizes the importance of his book in shedding light on past events, in the hopes of preventing further abuses of power.
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The guest explains how there was unprecedented political interference by Maine justice into their cases while they were at the Southern District fighting the good fight against Bill Barr, who was the Attorney General of the US at that time.
38:52 - 42:04 (03:12)
Summary
The guest explains how there was unprecedented political interference by Maine justice into their cases while they were at the Southern District fighting the good fight against Bill Barr, who was the Attorney General of the US at that time. This leads to frustration for the attorneys in fairly prosecuting cases.
ChapterThe Risks of Silence in the Justice System
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The author of "Above the Law," Benjamin Wittes highlights the importance of disclosing cases and investigations to prevent any future Department of Justice scandals.
42:04 - 45:20 (03:15)
Summary
The author of "Above the Law," Benjamin Wittes highlights the importance of disclosing cases and investigations to prevent any future Department of Justice scandals.
ChapterThe Risks of Silence in the Justice System
EpisodeA Former US Attorney on How Trump Politicized the DOJ
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The Senate Committee of the Judiciary is investigating Trump's Justice Department following the revelations in a book by DOJ lawyer, David J. Barron, where he discloses the DOJ's politicization under the Trump Administration.
45:20 - 46:45 (01:25)
Summary
The Senate Committee of the Judiciary is investigating Trump's Justice Department following the revelations in a book by DOJ lawyer, David J. Barron, where he discloses the DOJ's politicization under the Trump Administration.