Emil Bove, Justice Dept.'s No. 2, Targets NY Office Where He Rose as a ProsecutorBove's actions represent a significant challenge to prosecutorial independence within the Justice Department.
Emil Bove's Prisoner Exchange - emptywheelActing US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than dismiss the case against Eric Adams under pressure related to Trump's defense attorney's demands.
Emil Bove, Justice Dept.'s No. 2, Targets NY Office Where He Rose as a ProsecutorBove's actions represent a significant challenge to prosecutorial independence within the Justice Department.
Emil Bove's Prisoner Exchange - emptywheelActing US Attorney Danielle Sassoon resigned rather than dismiss the case against Eric Adams under pressure related to Trump's defense attorney's demands.
A Rupture on the Right Over Prosecutors and the Rule of LawThe importance of protecting prosecutorial independence from political pressure was underscored in the resignation of Danielle R. Sassoon in 2023.
Five key takeaways from Jack Smith's report on alleged Trump election crimesSmith faced challenges in the Trump investigation due to executive privilege claims and social media intimidation of witnesses.