So much for that whole equal justice under the law thing. Now that impeached-forever Trump is unfettered and running free, he's determined to protect those ratfckers who carried out his orders. First, there was news that Mike Flynn's sentencing has been delayed indefinitely, and now this:
The DOJ is changing its sentencing recommendation for Roger Stone, according to a Senior DOJ official.
“The Department finds seven to nine years extreme, excessive and grossly disproportionate," the source said, adding the DOJ will clarify its position on sentencing later today— Jake Gibson (@JakeBGibson) February 11, 2020
The Washington Post reports that the statement came hours after President Trump tweeted of the sentence prosecutors recommended, “This is a horrible and very unfair situation. The real crimes were on the other side, as nothing happens to them. Cannot allow this miscarriage of justice!” even though senior Justice Department officials said the decision was made ahead of the tweet. As if Trump didn't pick up the phone and rant at them first or something.
Yes, that's right. Roger Stone, ratfcker extraordinaire, liar to Congress, coverup guy who was convicted on 7 counts by a jury of his peers -- that Roger Stone, who was facing FIFTY years in prison and whom prosecutors recommended should get 7-9 years -- will probably walk away with probation or something. What a time to be alive if you're a ratfcking jerk who helped get Trump elected.
Loyalty, baby. Loyalty is everything.
It is time to impeach Bill Barr.
UPDATE:
The lead prosecutor, Andrew Zelinsky, has resigned from the case and from the DOJ:
BREAKING: Top STONE prosecutor moves to withdraw from the case. Zelinsky was a top Mueller deputy. pic.twitter.com/HQhH8wE5LW
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 11, 2020
Deleted this tweet because it appears Zelinsky's resignation was from his position as special assistant U.S. attorney in DC but he still retains his post in the U.S. attorney's office in Maryland. pic.twitter.com/b1w0rieHew
— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) February 11, 2020
UPDATE 2:
A second prosecutor, Jonathan Kravis, also announces his resignation.
BREAKING Second prosecutor in Stone cases, Jonathan Kravis, announces in court filing he has resigned as assistant U.S. attorney. https://t.co/9QS9xMQDV9 pic.twitter.com/bW3Kk5DFjU
— Spencer Hsu (@hsu_spencer) February 11, 2020
UPDATE 3:
And a third prosecutor, Adam Jed, withdraws from the case but appears to still be at DOJ.
Adam Jed becomes the third Stone prosecutor to withdraw, days before sentencing. pic.twitter.com/P1gT1LUlqL
— Andrew Prokop (@awprokop) February 11, 2020
UPDATE 4:
The King weighs in:
Asked about Roger Stone, Trump says he has an “absolute right” to tell the Justice Department what to do pic.twitter.com/AZRv9Aff7P
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 11, 2020
UPDATE 5:
The fourth prosecutor withdraws from the case
Fourth and final Roger Stone prosecutor -- Michael Marando -- has withdrawn. DOJ's new sentencing memo was signed only by John Crabb Jr., acting head of the criminal division at the US attorney's office in DC. Crabb is a longtime career prosecutor. pic.twitter.com/Ff8aust91x
— Mike Scarcella (@MikeScarcella) February 11, 2020
UPDATE 6:
Here is King Trump, proclaiming himself the Boss of Everything:
Trump says he didn’t intervene in Roger Stone’s sentencing but “I had the absolute right to do it,” he said, adding “the recommendation was ridiculous.”
Asked if he’ll commute Stone’s sentence, he said: “I don’t want to talk about it” pic.twitter.com/W4m8T66z3y— QuickTake by Bloomberg (@QuickTake) February 11, 2020
The spelling of Mr. Zelinsky's name has been corrected. We regret the error.
UPDATE 7
Jessie Liu was pulled off the Stone case with the promise of a better position at Treasury. Today Trump pulled that nomination. Was it to keep her from testifying at her confirmation hearing?
SCOOP: Trump suddenly pulls former U.S. attorney for D.C.'s nomination to Treasury post ... https://t.co/ikeGefjpmh
— Jonathan Swan (@jonathanvswan) February 11, 2020
