Discussion: Judge Skeptical Of Mueller Withholding Discovery From Russian Troll Company

TPM Article Topics
22

That guy in the picture is direct from central casting.

2 Likes
23

Slightly OT: Here is a hyperlink to a video on the front page of the WaPo:

Do I need to spend some time today in my tinfoil jumper and hat combo or is this Russian propaganda to legitimize the illegal invasion of Crimea on the front page of WaPo? Doesn’t this seem kind of weird? What’s next a video of MBS doing a sausage rap challenge to raise money for press freedom? .

1 Like
24

But that only occurs after they show up in court.

Don’t think they can have it both ways …‘I’m not submitting to the court’s jurisdiction but you have to provide me the same discovery as if I was?’

Any trial attorneys around who would care to comment?

6 Likes
25

Yeah, yeah I know that from civil cases --torts. I’m just thinking that she might appreciate the Russian agenda.

1 Like
26

I would like more information about the judge. Is she one of McConnells inept (willfully dumb) choices?

27

It’s very hard for me, in the abstract, without any better understanding of what these documents are, to weigh competing interests,” she said.

Aren’t judges supposed to understand complicated “abstract” issues? Isn’t that a part of their jobs?

1 Like
28

… and organized crime of an enemy country, at that. Oh, wait! Trump/GOP don’t seem to view Russia as an enemy. And she’s a McConnell pick. Great.

1 Like
29

Why so much deference to Putin? Is the conservative wing of the judiciary compromised to Russian intelligence? Is Russian intelligence the fourth co-equal arm of government?

1 Like
30

That I have to find who appointed her to the office before I accept legitimacy is all too telling of where we are today. FYI it was Trump for the most recent promotion.

2 Likes
31

I always loved that Who song!

32

That’s a pretty great cat. We must fend off the warm and fuzzy feelings it engenders!

1 Like
33

Yes, is this a judge looking to fairness or a judge that has accepted some cash… the later appears creditable.

34

One hates to even think this, but who in hell knows? Wouldn’t be the first time.
I recall my parents telling me of a case they knew of in PA in 1928 or so Family bribed a judge $10,000 or about $150,000 in today’s dollars to let their son skate on a rape charge.

35

Recalling the famous line by Santino Corleone…“judge ,did you go to college to get stupid?”…this group has already proven to be unrrustworthy …why press our luck by exposing investigative methods to people who may not even show up in court?

1 Like
36

Okay. I’m with you on that. They shouldn’t be able to not show up in court and then demand discovery.

1 Like
37

Errr… The “plaintiff” is the prosecutor. The person being charged is the “defendant.” Aside from that, there are two separate defendants here. One accused is Yevgeny Prigozhin, the owner of the company, Concord Management. The other is the company. The company is contesting the charges against it filed by Mueller’s team. Prigozhin is not contesting the charges because he would be arrested if he entered the U.S… Since the company is located in Russia, the defense attorneys are saying they cannot properly prepare a defense unless they can consult with their clients about the evidence atgainst them. Muerller’s team is responding with bullshit that the evidence is not classified, but is “sensitive.” I think the real problem is the indictment was a pure public relations exercise and they actually have no evidence, and the process of “discovery” is so basic to our legal system the judge should just rule that if the defense attorneys cannot review the evidence with their clients the case must be dismissed.