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2025-06-28 Government Corruption

DOJ Abruptly Fires Three High-Ranking Prosecutors Involved in Persecuting January 6 Defendants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday fired at least three prosecutors involved in U.S. Capitol riot criminal cases, the latest moves by the Trump administration targeting attorneys connected to the massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Those dismissed include two attorneys who worked as supervisors overseeing the Jan. 6 prosecutions in the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington as well as a line attorney who prosecuted cases stemming from the Capitol attack, the people said. They spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters.

A letter that was received by one of the prosecutors was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The letter did not provide a reason for their removal, effective immediately, citing only "Article II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States," according to a copy seen by The Associated Press.

Don’t they serve at the pleasure of the president, meaning he or his representative can fire them — or demand their resignation — at will?

Posted by Besoeker 2025-06-28 05:15|| || Front Page|| ||Comments [96 views ] Top

#1 They can now plead the 5th Amendment with impunity. As Federal employees, the 5th is off limits. I'm admittedly no attorney, but I'm not certain this was a good idea. Their termination agreements may have held other stipulations however.

Posted by Besoeker 2025-06-28 05:26|| 2025-06-28 05:26|| Front Page || Comments Top

#2 ...They couldn't possibly have been surprised.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2025-06-28 06:04|| 2025-06-28 06:04|| Front Page || Comments Top

#3

Shouldn't these 3 be brought up on Civil Rights Violations and Abuse of Office charges?

Posted by NN2N1 2025-06-28 08:10|| 2025-06-28 08:10|| Front Page || Comments Top

#4 ^ "I was just following orders"

Posted by Frank G 2025-06-28 08:38|| 2025-06-28 08:38|| Front Page || Comments Top

#5 ^ #4
OK, then also have them testify WHO above them instructed / ordered them to violate civil right laws and the US Constitution for a reduce prison sentence.

Then charge those that ordered them with US Code violation fitting their actions.

Title 18, U.S.C., Section 241 - Conspiracy Against Rights

Title 18, U.S.C., Section 242 - Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law

Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245 - Federally Protected Activities

Title 42, U.S.C., Section 14141 - Pattern and Practice

For offenses not resulting in death, there is a 7 year statute of limitations. For offenses resulting in death, there is no statute of limitations.

Posted by NN2N1 2025-06-28 09:07|| 2025-06-28 09:07|| Front Page || Comments Top

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