If Alleged DOJ Misconduct Is True, A Judge Could Dismiss The Whole Case Against Trump

The Federalist ^ | 7/5/23 | Will Scharf

[CFW]

Lost in the breathless headlines over the indictment of President Trump for alleged violations of the Espionage Act is a story that deserves much more attention than it has received thus far: the allegation that a senior official at the Department of Justice attempted to shake down Trump’s co-defendant’s lawyer. It is a scandal in the making that could result in the investigation of senior DOJ officials, which should lead to public congressional hearings, and that might even result in the entire case against Trump being dismissed.

Trump’s co-defendant is Waltine “Walt” Nauta, a Navy valet who served in Trump’s White House and who remained a personal aide to Trump after he left office. Several weeks ago, Nauta’s lawyer, a distinguished, highly-regarded Washington attorney named Stanley Woodward, leveled accusations against senior members of the Department of Justice, including DOJ Counterintelligence Chief Jay Bratt, who is now a part of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team of prosecutors. According to news reports, Woodward claimed in a sealed letter to D.C. District Chief Judge James Boasberg that, in a meeting to discuss Nauta’s case, Bratt indicated that Woodward’s application to be a D.C. Superior Court judge could be impacted if he could not get Nauta to testify against Trump.

If true, and I see no reason why Woodward would make such a threat up — and especially no reason why Woodward would risk his career by making such a representation to a federal judge — Bratt’s alleged misconduct could result in heavy sanctions, and is a potential ground for dismissal of the entire case against Nauta and Trump. Depending on what exactly was said, Bratt could even face criminal prosecution himself.

[1Old Pro]

This type of influence peddling can put you in jail. At 6:15 a.m. on December 9, 2008, Rod Blagojevich and his chief of staff John Harris were arrested at their homes by deputies of the U.S. Marshals Service on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[10][11] Blagojevich and Harris were each charged with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and one count of soliciting bribes. The case involved sweeping pay to play and influence peddling allegations, including the solicitation of personal benefit in exchange for an appointment to the U.S. Senate as a replacement for Barack Obama when the latter resigned after being elected U.S. President.[12] Fitzgerald noted that there had been no evidence of wrongdoing by Obama.[13]

[Tench_Coxe]

Nope. The “sources and methods” clause of the Constitution protects DOJ from any prosecution for witness tampering, brubery, entrapment, spying, and a whole host of other malfeadance.

[tennmountainman]

Enough of Congressional Hearings.
Time for Impeachments and Contempt Charges.

[Valpal1]

A just and honest judge would...

Are there any left?

[allendale]

If this lawyer were to testify under oath that DOJ lawyers essentially brided him to coerce his client then a reasonable Federal judge could dismiss the case. The corrupt Biden DOJ would remain without being criminally accountable but it would take a much deserved political punch.

[kvanbrunt2]

But the American people also deserve to know the full details of misconduct by senior officials at the Department of Justice.>>> The full details of misconduct of the DOJ would fill the library of congress and the Smithsonian.

[Gay State Conservative]

Any judge who does this can be sure of being impeached...even today. That's because every Rat would vote to impeach and at least a handful of RINOs would as well.

[shotgun]

Judge: “Bailiff, WHACK HIS PEEPEE”

[17th Miss Regt]

If this happened and a judge dismissed the case, even with prejudice, the DOJ is lining up more cases against Trump.

[Eva]

When was this “sources and methods clause” inserted into the Constitution?

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[GOPJ]

Interesting...

[Tench_Coxe]

"When was this “sources and methods clause” inserted into the Constitution?"

Around the time Congress tried to exercise oversight of the three letter agencies or other entities filed FOIA requests. The clause was reinforced by FISA and the Patriot Act.

[Eva]

FISA and the Patriot Act, huh. I guess that about sums it up. I just feel that I was so dumb and naive about the government back then it drives me crazy to think how I trusted George Bush.

Is the Constitution that easy to amend?

[Tench_Coxe]

"Is the Constitution that easy to amend?"

It is when you view it as an "inconvenient document".
Just to be clear, I was being sarcastic with my original post.
"Sources and methods", much like "our democracy", are terms used by Uniparty/Deep State to flip the bird at the rest of us.

[Eva]

So, there is no real sources and methods clause?

[glorgau]

Did they get the offer on tape or in writing?

[Vaduz]

Senior official at the Department of Justice attempted to shake down Trump’s co-defendant’s lawyer.

The democrat party (Bolsheviks) have over step the bounds of law so far so often even in a banana third world country they would be noose parties.

[Recovering_Democrat]

it is more than alleged...it is actual.