BREAKING: Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Obama Prosecution Possible in ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Against President Trump; Says James Comey’s “8647” Indictment Will Likely Survive First Amendment Challenges by Defense Under True Threats Doctrine This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down with former DOJ official and longtime federal prosecutor Jim Trusty for a wide-ranging interview on the expanding investigations into Obama-era intelligence and law enforcement officials dubbed “The Grand Conspiracy." Trusty identified 18 USC 242 as the leading statute for prosecutions in the alleged ‘grand conspiracy’ against President Trump and discusses how former CIA Director John Brennan’s TV appearances and recently published book might have restarted the statute of limitations. Trusty also addressed James Comey's recent “8647” threat indictment, possible superseding false statements charges, and whether the root of it all was an effort to undermine an incoming President. @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ Responding to the NC indictment, former FBI Director Comey said he is still innocent, not afraid, and believes in the independent judiciary. John Brennan has called the investigation politically motivated. Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman has not responded to repeated requests for comment. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Legal Theory Behind “Grand Conspiracy” Against President Trump 01:30 Former CIA Director Brennan Investigation/Indictment 02:15 Florida Courts Are the Battleground 02:52 What is 18 USC 242: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law 04:30 Brennan Alleged “Abuse of Authority” 2017 Election Interference Report 04:55 Former NSA Director Rogers Critical Witness 05:30 Justice Department Can Get Around Statute of Limitations 06:15 Did Brennan’s TV Appearances, Book “Restart the Clock” on Statute of Limitations? 07:45 Brennan Claims Politically Motivated, Selective Prosecution 09:00 Attorney General Bondi vs Acting Attorney General Blanche 09:40 Comey “Seashell” Indictment Can Survive First Amendment Challenges 11:32 Comey “Forfeiture of Assets” 13:28 Superseding Indictment Comey Case 14:05 Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman Liaison to Media 15:14 FBI Director Patel Declassified FBI Media Leaks Probe Codenamed “Arctic Haze” 16:00 Richman: Potential False Statement to Investigators? 16:50 Violations: Comey Memos About Trump/Russia Collusion Investigations 18:20 Was Comey the Source of Classified Leak? 18:45 President Obama: Trusty “Room for Potential Prosecution” 20:00 Defendants Strategy to Run Out the Clock 21:50 Legitimate Indictments vs. Moral Condemnation 23:10 White House Briefing: Taking the New Media Seat 23:55 Breaking the Legacy Media Hold on Washington DC Reporting
BREAKING: Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals Obama Prosecution Possible in ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case Against President Trump; Says James Comey’s “8647” Indictment Will Likely Survive First Amendment Challenges by Defense Under True Threats Doctrine This week on Straight to the Point, I sat down with former DOJ official and longtime federal prosecutor Jim Trusty for a wide-ranging interview on the expanding investigations into Obama-era intelligence and law enforcement officials dubbed “The Grand Conspiracy." Trusty identified 18 USC 242 as the leading statute for prosecutions in the alleged ‘grand conspiracy’ against President Trump and discusses how former CIA Director John Brennan’s TV appearances and recently published book might have restarted the statute of limitations. Trusty also addressed James Comey's recent “8647” threat indictment, possible superseding false statements charges, and whether the root of it all was an effort to undermine an incoming President. @thelatmg @latimesstudios_ Responding to the NC indictment, former FBI Director Comey said he is still innocent, not afraid, and believes in the independent judiciary. John Brennan has called the investigation politically motivated. Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman has not responded to repeated requests for comment. 00:00 Intro 00:40 Legal Theory Behind “Grand Conspiracy” Against President Trump 01:30 Former CIA Director Brennan Investigation/Indictment 02:15 Florida Courts Are the Battleground 02:52 What is 18 USC 242: Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law 04:30 Brennan Alleged “Abuse of Authority” 2017 Election Interference Report 04:55 Former NSA Director Rogers Critical Witness 05:30 Justice Department Can Get Around Statute of Limitations 06:15 Did Brennan’s TV Appearances, Book “Restart the Clock” on Statute of Limitations? 07:45 Brennan Claims Politically Motivated, Selective Prosecution 09:00 Attorney General Bondi vs Acting Attorney General Blanche 09:40 Comey “Seashell” Indictment Can Survive First Amendment Challenges 11:32 Comey “Forfeiture of Assets” 13:28 Superseding Indictment Comey Case 14:05 Columbia Law School Professor Daniel Richman Liaison to Media 15:14 FBI Director Patel Declassified FBI Media Leaks Probe Codenamed “Arctic Haze” 16:00 Richman: Potential False Statement to Investigators? 16:50 Violations: Comey Memos About Trump/Russia Collusion Investigations 18:20 Was Comey the Source of Classified Leak? 18:45 President Obama: Trusty “Room for Potential Prosecution” 20:00 Defendants Strategy to Run Out the Clock 21:50 Legitimate Indictments vs. Moral Condemnation 23:10 White House Briefing: Taking the New Media Seat 23:55 Breaking the Legacy Media Hold on Washington DC Reporting