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DOJ defends staffers’ social media posts about Luigi Mangione case
NBC News· 2025-10-09 19:00
Luigi Manion's lawyers say they will file a motion to dismiss the death penalty after the Justice Department has denied claims that two of its employees jeopardized Luigi Manion's chance at a fair trial. Last month, the staffers reposted a video on X of President Trump, saying that Manion quote shot someone in the back as clear as you're looking at me. The DOJ's deputy director of public affairs added to his repost that Trump is quote absolutely right.Manion's lawyers argue that government officials repeate ...
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer speaks after meeting with DOJ
MSNBC· 2025-07-25 21:50
Legal & Ethical Concerns - Ghislaine Maxwell answered all questions honestly and truthfully to the best of her ability during questioning [1] - Maxwell never invoked a privilege or refused to answer a question [1] - Maxwell's defense argues she did not receive a fair trial, citing a juror's dishonesty [2] - The defense claims Maxwell was treated unfairly in jail [3] Government Agreements & Promises - The defense asserts the government promised Jeffrey Epstein that potential co-conspirators would not be prosecuted [4] - The defense hopes the Supreme Court will uphold the US Attorney's Office promise that no potential co-conspirators would be prosecuted [6] - The defense is not commenting on hoping for a deal [6] Trial & Testimony - A Manhattan judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's claim for a new trial [8] - The defense claims this was the first opportunity Maxwell has had to answer questions about what happened with Epstein [3] - It is every defendant's right to testify and be questioned if they choose [9]