Well, I don't know that Barr personally did that. I just said that to yank the chains who are always ragging on Barr. But the bottom line is that DoJ--probably the FBI and the USA office in New York--has initiated a criminal investigation of Epstein's death. But the bottom line is that grand jury subpoenas mean one thing--a criminal investigation. CNN is reporting:
As many as 20 correctional officers who work at the federal detention center where Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide received grand jury subpoenas last week relating to an investigation into his death, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
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More subpoenas could be in the works as the investigation widens, CNN's source added.
A spokeswoman for the Justice Department declined to comment Thursday.
Both the FBI and the Justice Department's Inspector General are investigating the circumstances around Epstein's death.
It's possible that the criminal investigation was simply prompted by Epstein's death, but CNN's exact words are "an investigation into his death." I assume that DAG Rosen (who supervises the FBI) and Barr are being continually updated, but that the local DoJ (FBI and USA) are handling the investigation.
"I just said that to yank the chains who are always ragging on Barr." LOL! well played. (and I love all youse guys, even the skeptics) -MR
ReplyDeleteI like to have some fun. However ...
DeleteThere really is a serious point here. The relations among the AG, the USAs, and the DoJ is not what most people think it is. For example, DoJ only came into existence in 1870. Before 1870 the US Attorneys--who are still presidential appointees in their own right--were independent of the AG. So, while DoJ does supervise the USAs, as presidential appointees the AG can't just tell them what to do. Until you understand this you can't comprehend what Barr is up against--especially in the District of Columbia. Read the historical sections:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Attorney_General
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Attorney
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice
So Barr chose Durham because he can trust him? That's the thought that came to my mind based upon your comments that the AG doesn't supervise the US Attorneys.
ReplyDeleteAnd does Trump supervise the US Attorneys? Otherwise, they are a power unto themselves.
I don't know how that works. Presumably there's some sort of inspection of USA offices that's conducted by DoJ. However, since each is a presidential appointee and usually has the backing of the senator of the given state, effective oversight is bound to be difficult. That's what the problem is in DC, where the USA for the District is in tight with the Swamp.
DeleteSpeaking of Sundance, I navigated to CTH and that led me to something about Patrick Byrne. The man is either a courageous man or a nut.
ReplyDeletehttps://theconservativetreehouse.com/2019/08/22/patrick-byrne-ceo-of-overstock-corp-resigns-and-admits-to-participating-in-fbi-political-surveillance/
Correction. The man is either a courageous hero or a nut.
ReplyDeleteIn April 2016, the BBC aired a TV mini series called Undercover. A key plot element is the death by strangulation of an important high profile political prisoner being held in the local jail facility. Prison staff are found to be complicit in this death by improperly and intentionally placing another inmate in the same cell as the victim and then covering up their complicity. In the end, the Good Guys prevail and the corruption is exposed. Here's hoping that life imitates art.
ReplyDeleteApparently Bill Gates flew on the Lolita Express at least once. Epstein undoubtedly had powerful and very wealthy people wanting him dead.
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