Fmr. federal prosecutor weighs in on ‘dystopian’ DOJ hire of Jan. 6th rioter

DOJ & Political Implications - A former FBI agent, Jared Wise, who allegedly urged January 6th rioters to kill police officers, has been named an adviser to the Justice Department's "weaponization working group" [1][2][4] - Concerns are raised about the standards and vetting processes for hiring individuals in positions of trust within the DOJ, especially those with backgrounds that might disqualify them from accessing sensitive information or upholding the rule of law [10][11] - The appointment and other decisions, such as firing January 6th prosecutors, are impacting morale within the DOJ, potentially deterring investigations and work on politically sensitive cases [13][14][15][16] - Democratic members of Congress and other high-ranking officials should be concerned about the "weaponization committee" and Wise's involvement, as it raises questions about the integrity and impartiality of the DOJ [9] Diddy Trial & Legal Analysis - The jury's mixed verdict in the Diddy trial is considered a significant win for him, as he was acquitted of the most serious charges, including RICO charges that carried a potential life sentence [17][18][20][22] - Despite the win, Diddy was convicted on serious conduct charges and faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison, although sentencing guidelines may call for a lower sentence [22][23] - There is speculation that Diddy's legal team may seek a pardon, potentially from Donald Trump, given past positive references to Trump in Diddy's music [21][23][24]