Bill Barr: Judge Cannon's appointment of a Special Master was wrong

[berg80]

Bill Barr’s analysis is wrong.

A Ruling Untethered to the Law​

One of the most dispiriting aspects of the decision yesterday by Federal District Court Judge Aileen Cannon—which granted former President Donald Trump’s request to appoint a special master to review the evidence seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI—is that it undermines the work of all the other judges who have tried to adhere to their oath to “administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and … faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent” on the office. Her ruling is untethered to the law and presents a skewed recitation of the facts. Her actions make the question “Who appointed the judge?” a sadly relevant one in evaluating a judicial opinion.

Cannon’s opinion, by contrast, is so deeply flawed that it’s hard to know where to begin a critique. Let’s start with the unequal application of the law. Although Trump wallows in feigned claims of persecution, in fact he has been privileged by the Justice Department, and now Cannon, in a manner unheard of for any other defendant. Every defendant would relish the opportunity to delay a criminal investigation by having a court enjoin the government from investigation, but that never happens. The time-honored recourse for someone aggrieved by a search is not to have an unelected judge unilaterally decide to enjoin the constitutionally delegated power of the executive branch to investigate and prosecute. The defense remedy is in a post-indictment motion to suppress evidence from a search.

Cannon addresses the departure from normal practice by inventing a new right for the former president, on the grounds that a post-indictment remedy would be insufficient for him to reclaim his good name. Leaving aside the question of whether her observation about the irreparable consequences of a delay in when he could assert a claim is factually supported, there are at least two other issues with this ruling. First, it is hard to see how her conclusion about harm would or should be cabined to Trump: Why would others under investigation not have the same claim? Is the extra protection of a special master—and the delay it entails—applicable to all public figures? Would we now have a new rule limiting investigations of government officials like Bill Clinton, as well as leaders of large corporations like Enron and Volkswagen and start-ups like Theranos? And if so, how is a rule that offers special privileges to the most advantaged members of our society consistent with providing equal justice for all? Cannon does not deal with any of this. Her ruling, in this respect, resembles the decision of former Attorney General Bill Barr to extend benefits to Roger Stone and Michael Flynn that were simultaneously denied to other defendants. The law, it seems, is simply different for Trump and his close allies.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...annon-trump-mar-a-lago-special-master/671349/

When I first heard of the ruling I wanted to believe it was due to incompetence (not a stretch seeing as Trump appointed her), not an attempt to favor Trump. It is impossible to sustain that belief now. One former US attorney I saw being interviewed said in order to justify her ruling Cannon had to believe Trump would prevail with his EP claim. But that flies in the face of legal precedent.

The larger takeaway is more profound. While the author of the article points out the courts have done an admirable job preventing Trump's attempted abuses to date, this is a glaring exception. I fear it's a sign he and McTreason have been successful in packing the federal bench with sycophants who, like the staffers Trump chose, put loyalty to Trumpery above fidelity to the rule of law........and the country.

 

[The Original Tree]

This is significant because Bill Barr is a trump man. Trump appointed him.
The Trump supporter judge Cannon has not had good reviews on her decision.

This is a laughable statement Coming from an America hating DemNazi Fascist Globalist 666 Klan Cult Alphabet Hair Sniffing Lobbyist.

I believe that not only should a Special Master have been appointed but Garland should be fired and then prosecuted for Civil Rights violations, lying under oath and then sued for Civil Damages.

 

[The Original Tree]

A Ruling Untethered to the Law​

One of the most dispiriting aspects of the decision yesterday by Federal District Court Judge Aileen Cannon—which granted former President Donald Trump’s request to appoint a special master to review the evidence seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI—is that it undermines the work of all the other judges who have tried to adhere to their oath to “administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and … faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent” on the office. Her ruling is untethered to the law and presents a skewed recitation of the facts. Her actions make the question “Who appointed the judge?” a sadly relevant one in evaluating a judicial opinion.

Cannon’s opinion, by contrast, is so deeply flawed that it’s hard to know where to begin a critique. Let’s start with the unequal application of the law. Although Trump wallows in feigned claims of persecution, in fact he has been privileged by the Justice Department, and now Cannon, in a manner unheard of for any other defendant. Every defendant would relish the opportunity to delay a criminal investigation by having a court enjoin the government from investigation, but that never happens. The time-honored recourse for someone aggrieved by a search is not to have an unelected judge unilaterally decide to enjoin the constitutionally delegated power of the executive branch to investigate and prosecute. The defense remedy is in a post-indictment motion to suppress evidence from a search.

Cannon addresses the departure from normal practice by inventing a new right for the former president, on the grounds that a post-indictment remedy would be insufficient for him to reclaim his good name. Leaving aside the question of whether her observation about the irreparable consequences of a delay in when he could assert a claim is factually supported, there are at least two other issues with this ruling. First, it is hard to see how her conclusion about harm would or should be cabined to Trump: Why would others under investigation not have the same claim? Is the extra protection of a special master—and the delay it entails—applicable to all public figures? Would we now have a new rule limiting investigations of government officials like Bill Clinton, as well as leaders of large corporations like Enron and Volkswagen and start-ups like Theranos? And if so, how is a rule that offers special privileges to the most advantaged members of our society consistent with providing equal justice for all? Cannon does not deal with any of this. Her ruling, in this respect, resembles the decision of former Attorney General Bill Barr to extend benefits to Roger Stone and Michael Flynn that were simultaneously denied to other defendants. The law, it seems, is simply different for Trump and his close allies.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...annon-trump-mar-a-lago-special-master/671349/

When I first heard of the ruling I wanted to believe it was due to incompetence (not a stretch seeing as Trump appointed her), not an attempt to favor Trump. It is impossible to sustain that belief now. One former US attorney I saw being interviewed said in order to justify her ruling Cannon had to believe Trump would prevail with his EP claim. But that flies in the face of legal precedent.

The larger takeaway is more profound. While the author of the article points out the courts have done an admirable job preventing Trump's attempted abuses to date, this is a glaring exception. I fear it's a sign he and McTreason have been successful in packing the federal bench with sycophants who, like the staffers Trump chose, put loyalty to Trumpery above fidelity to the rule of law........and the country.

More Heil Shitler DemNazi Blah Blah Blah propaganda. No one believes you so take your Russian Collusion and your other lies and shove them up your mask.

 

[The Original Tree]

He isn't a Trump man. I've come to that conclusion, some time ago actually.

Regardless, a former presidents home was raided by the government who followed him. Under such unprecedented circumstances, transparency is vital. Beyond vital. Americas reputation is on the line.

In the end, why should Bill Barr care? What about transparency does he fear?

There is a MUCH bigger issue at stake here than just protecting the secrecy of the files, some of which Trump may have taken as they may be a key to some of the actions against him while he was in office. Consider his own fears of such files being erased just as some said they feared when Trump took office.

If this judge took another approach you would be one step closer to becoming Canada. There should be little to fear and only a win/win for all parties involved, including the most important one, the American People!

He had a lawful right to take his files even destroy them if he wanted to. Ask Obama.

 

[Seymour Flops]

Shame to see him sucking up to the TDS left.

If the Special Master just slows down the process, because the DNC already separated wheat from chaff, then why appeal the ruling? The appeal will only slow down the process more. Let the SM do their thing and then back to the inquisition.

Someone is hiding something.

 

[Lesh]

The appeal will only slow down the process more.

And that's the point

 

[BWK]

That Merrick Gestapoland sure issues a lot of leaks, huh? Must be worried how this is blowing up in his face.

That's supposed to be an argument? Nuclear angle to Mar-a-Lago scandal comes into sharper focus Dude, you are clueless.

 

[BWK]

Shame to see him sucking up to the TDS left.

If the Special Master just slows down the process, because the DNC already separated wheat from chaff, then why appeal the ruling? The appeal will only slow down the process more. Let the SM do their thing and then back to the inquisition.

Someone is hiding something.

Look at what a disastrous decision this was by the judge; Nuclear angle to Mar-a-Lago scandal comes into sharper focus
Slow down the procees? Are you fucking kidding me?

 

[Seymour Flops]

Look at what a disastrous decision this was by the judge; Nuclear angle to Mar-a-Lago scandal comes into sharper focus
Slow down the procees? Are you fucking kidding me?

I'll read your link later but are they dredging up the "NUCLEAR SECRETS!" lie again? That was debunked by the DNC's filing in opposition to the SM. If there were nuclear secrets they would have led with that.

Ok I looked at your MSNBC opinion piece and it said "might possibly" be "related" or some such.

 

[BackAgain]

A Ruling Untethered to the Law​

One of the most dispiriting aspects of the decision yesterday by Federal District Court Judge Aileen Cannon—which granted former President Donald Trump’s request to appoint a special master to review the evidence seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI—is that it undermines the work of all the other judges who have tried to adhere to their oath to “administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and … faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent” on the office. Her ruling is untethered to the law and presents a skewed recitation of the facts. Her actions make the question “Who appointed the judge?” a sadly relevant one in evaluating a judicial opinion.

Cannon’s opinion, by contrast, is so deeply flawed that it’s hard to know where to begin a critique. Let’s start with the unequal application of the law. Although Trump wallows in feigned claims of persecution, in fact he has been privileged by the Justice Department, and now Cannon, in a manner unheard of for any other defendant. Every defendant would relish the opportunity to delay a criminal investigation by having a court enjoin the government from investigation, but that never happens. The time-honored recourse for someone aggrieved by a search is not to have an unelected judge unilaterally decide to enjoin the constitutionally delegated power of the executive branch to investigate and prosecute. The defense remedy is in a post-indictment motion to suppress evidence from a search.

Cannon addresses the departure from normal practice by inventing a new right for the former president, on the grounds that a post-indictment remedy would be insufficient for him to reclaim his good name. Leaving aside the question of whether her observation about the irreparable consequences of a delay in when he could assert a claim is factually supported, there are at least two other issues with this ruling. First, it is hard to see how her conclusion about harm would or should be cabined to Trump: Why would others under investigation not have the same claim? Is the extra protection of a special master—and the delay it entails—applicable to all public figures? Would we now have a new rule limiting investigations of government officials like Bill Clinton, as well as leaders of large corporations like Enron and Volkswagen and start-ups like Theranos? And if so, how is a rule that offers special privileges to the most advantaged members of our society consistent with providing equal justice for all? Cannon does not deal with any of this. Her ruling, in this respect, resembles the decision of former Attorney General Bill Barr to extend benefits to Roger Stone and Michael Flynn that were simultaneously denied to other defendants. The law, it seems, is simply different for Trump and his close allies.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/a...annon-trump-mar-a-lago-special-master/671349/

When I first heard of the ruling I wanted to believe it was due to incompetence (not a stretch seeing as Trump appointed her), not an attempt to favor Trump. It is impossible to sustain that belief now. One former US attorney I saw being interviewed said in order to justify her ruling Cannon had to believe Trump would prevail with his EP claim. But that flies in the face of legal precedent.

The larger takeaway is more profound. While the author of the article points out the courts have done an admirable job preventing Trump's attempted abuses to date, this is a glaring exception. I fear it's a sign he and McTreason have been successful in packing the federal bench with sycophants who, like the staffers Trump chose, put loyalty to Trumpery above fidelity to the rule of law........and the country.

Looks like you’re attempting to quote someone. No attribution?

You’re so plodding, you can’t even tell me what portion or portions of the judge’s legal analysis is supposedly untethered from the law.

 

[Nostra]

GFY troll. You asked me. I told you.

Nobody cares about your moronic, unhinged opinions, Simp.

Bring some links are admit you are a lying sack of shit.

GO!

 

[Nostra]

That's supposed to be an argument? Nuclear angle to Mar-a-Lago scandal comes into sharper focus Dude, you are clueless.

Anonymous leakers, huh?

 

[Marener]

Nobody cares about your moronic, unhinged opinions, Simp.

Bring some links are admit you are a lying sack of shit.

GO!

Stop replying to me or admit you’re a asshole trolling me.

 

[Nostra]

Stop replying to me or admit you’re a asshole trolling me.

Thanks for admitting you are a lying sack of shit who can't back up his lies.


Dismissed, liar.

 

[Seymour Flops]

And that's the point

It's the DNC making the appeal, not Team Trump. If the DNC/DOJ/FBI junta dont want to slow it down, pick a Special Master and get on with it.

Y'all act like Trump and Judge Cannon invented Special Masters as a trick. They are assigned frequently. A less corrupt prosecutor would have asked for one before the raid, knowing how politicized it will look.

 

[Lesh]

It's the DNC making the appeal, not Team Trump. If the DNC/DOJ/FBI junta dont want to slow it down, pick a Special Master and get on with it.

Y'all act like Trump and Judge Cannon invented Special Masters as a trick. They are assigned frequently. A less corrupt prosecutor would have asked for one before the raid, knowing how politicized it will look.

Actually they are usually called in when a lawyer’s office is raided to sort out docs pertaining to unnassociated persons… like when Cohen’s office was raided.

What almost never (if ever) happens is a judge enjoining an ongoing investigation

 

[Nostra]

Actually they are usually called in when a lawyer’s office is raided to sort out docs pertaining to unnassociated persons… like when Cohen’s office was raided.

What almost never (if ever) happens is a judge enjoining an ongoing investigation

First of all, invading a former President's home has never happened so there is no precedent on how to handle it.

Second, the FBI admitted they have privileged info and refused to return it even thought they know they aren't even suppose to look at it.

Third, their investigation isn't "enjoined". They are free to continue, but can't use these docs until things are sorted out.

Three strikes and you are OUT!

 

[Seymour Flops]

Actually they are usually called in when a lawyer’s office is raided to sort out docs pertaining to unnassociated persons… like when Cohen’s office was raided.

What almost never (if ever) happens is a judge enjoining an ongoing investigation

It also almost never happens that the DOJ raids the home of the president's likely opponent in his reelection bid.

Edit: Nostra beat me to it and said it better.

 

[Lesh]

First of all, invading a former President's home has never happened so there is no precedent on how to handle it.

A President has never stolen top secret docs and refused to return them before

Second, the FBI admitted they have privileged info and refused to return it even thought they know they aren't even suppose to look at it.

Link to this "admission"

Third, their investigation isn't "enjoined". They are free to continue, but can't use these docs until things are sorted out.

Considering the docs are the heart of the investigation...yea it is enjoined...as is stated in the judge's ruling

Huge Fail douche'

 

[Nostra]

A President has never stolen top secret docs and refused to return them before

Link to this "admission"

Considering the docs are the heart of the investigation...yea it is enjoined...as is stated in the judge's ruling

Huge Fail douche'

Link to this "admission"

It is hilarious how you post over and over on a topic and are completely ignorant on it.

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