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John Durham and William Barr

Bill Barr’s Hidden Truths About Justice Department’s Rule of Forbearance in an Election

Revelations of what Barr said in a deposition under oath in 1995 and in a private Oval Office meeting with President Bush.
The E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse, in Washington, DC, as seen from the sky.

What To Watch For In Michael Flynn’s Case On Tuesday

These four key issues may be on the judges' minds.
John Durham and William Barr

An Open Letter to Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham

"I urge you to comply with the Department’s longstanding policy."
A 'Black Lives Matter' banner is displayed on the US embassy in Seoul on June 14, 2020.

Police Violence at Home Requires a Rethink of U.S. Foreign Policy and Assistance Abroad

When police brutalize and murder unarmed Black Americans, the effectiveness and legitimacy of the United States – including its ability to support justice abroad – crumbles.…
Trump and Barr

Politically Motivated Prosecutions Part II: Refuse, Report, Resign

In Part II of this series, Kristy Parker and Erica Newland explain how DOJ's career prosecutors should respond when they become aware of, or are asked to participate in, politically…
Attorney General nominee William Barr testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee January 15, 2019 in Washington, DC.

“He’s Lying.” New Book Reveals Havoc Bill Barr Wrought Inside Congress

On Tuesday, when Barr testifies, a book will be released covering one of his most controversial and most consequential actions to date.
Trump and Barr speak without face masks East Room of the White House on July 22, 2020.

Politically-Motivated Prosecutions Part I: Legal Obligations and Ethical Duties of Prosecutors

AG Barr is poised to weaponize criminal prosecutions. In part one of a two-part series, former DOJ attorneys Kristy Parker and Erica Newland explain how politically motivated prosecutions…
Erdogan, Barr, and Trump

Timeline: Trump, Barr, and the Halkbank Case on Iran Sanctions-Busting

A comprehensive timeline of the prosecution of Turkey's Halkbank and President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr's reproted actions.
Trump and Barr

What Durham Is Investigating and Why It Poses a Danger to US Intelligence Analysis

A deep dive into Bill Barr and U.S. Attorney John Durham’s investigation and the potential costs entailed.
William Barr, nominee to be US Attorney General, takes the oath before testifying during a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 15, 2019.

Four Topics the Judiciary Committee Must Focus on in Barr Hearing

On July 28, U.S. Attorney General William Barr is expected to testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee. If he follows through on his agreement to appear before Congress…
Statue of Lady of Justice in front of Courthouse

Why 27 Distinguished DC Lawyers Filed a Complaint with Bar Association Against Attorney General Barr

Non-partisan group files an ethics complaint with the DC Bar Association against Attorney General William Barr. The former Attorney General of Massachusetts describes the initiative…
Soldiers handing out water and supplies during Operation HAWKEYE

Bill Barr’s Playbook: His False Claims About Prior Military Force on U.S. Soil

The Insurrection Act, Operation Hawkeye and what really happened
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