The special counsel investigating the president’s handling of classified documents embarrasses himself and the Justice Department.
James D. Zirin
James D. Zirin, author and legal analyst, is a former federal prosecutor in New York’s Southern District. He also hosts the public television talk show and podcast Conversations with Jim Zirin.
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Can Andrew Cuomo Really Make a Political Comeback?
It’s hard to imagine, given his pugilistic tenure as governor before resigning in the wake of sexual harassment allegations. But the recent settlement between the Justice Department and the current governor’s office shouldn’t be the decisive issue if he runs for New York City mayor.
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Trump and Giuliani Can’t Easily Wiggle Out of Defamation Payments
As any creditor will tell you, there is a difference between presenting a bill and getting it paid. As any creditor’s lawyer will say to you, there is a difference between getting a judgment and getting it satisfied.
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Trump the Autocrat at the Counsel Table
Trump’s assassination-with-impunity claims were all but laughed at by judges but they reveal the Republican frontrunner’s despotic mindset as he vows to attend every trial.
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Will Trump’s Disqualification Turn on Whether an 1869 Case Was Wrongly Decided?
How the ruling of Salmon P. Chase—senator, governor, and both Lincoln’s treasury secretary and chief justice—might affect whether the 45th president can be restored to the Colorado ballot.
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Can Trump Delay His Way Out of Criminal Convictions?
The facts are against him but if he appeals the federal cases brought by Jack Smith, the special counsel, he just might.
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After the January 6 Attack, How Can Trump Remain on the Ballot?
Judges in three states have declined to kick Trump off the ballot. Why is that?
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Has Trump Gone Even Crazier?
Forget parsing every Biden utterance. The likely GOP nominee is forgetting where he is, stumbling over words, and waxing full fascist.
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It’s Good to Be a Judge. For Some, a Little Too Good.
An unrestrained, radical Supreme Court appears to be encouraging unethical and arrogant behavior by judges.
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Will the Prosecution of Trump Have Terrible Consequences?
Maybe, but they’re likely to be far less terrible than if he wasn’t prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
