Powerful US attorney who investigated Trump associates refuses to step down after Barr pushes him out

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Geoffrey Berman, the powerful US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of associates with ties to President Trump, said he will not leave his post shortly after the Department of Justice announced he was stepping down

In an extraordinary statement, Berman said he learned of his exit from a press release."I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate," Berman said."Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption.

Last fall, Justice Department officials discussed replacing Berman with Ed O'Callaghan, a senior official, but then prosecutors indicted the Giuliani associates, a move that appeared to extend Berman's tenure.The timing of the move, announced shortly before 10 p.m. ET, immediately raised questions about the circumstances regarding Berman's departure.

 

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Trump is such a crook he doesn't want any honest, hard working Americans on the payroll. Hang in there as long as you can Sir.

Jeff we got ur back. Trump and his buddies are going to the federal bureau of prisons for crimes against America. Van Jones of CNN think trump signed the 1st step program because of himself. Trump signed that because he & his family may go to jail. What would u do if lookn jail

Report it right, Trump nor Barr hired him, Trump fired Preet thinking it would stop the investigation into himself and his friends. The courts/judges filled the position which mean Trump need to appoint someone and the senate need to confirm.

What does SenSusanCollins think of the corruption she is allowing? Has Trump learned his lesson yet?

FU*K William (DIS)Barr, the most corrupt AG in American history!!!

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How do we fight with Berman? Tell us what we need to do to take on the slob conservatives in our federal government! You have an army ready to fight for you! Tell us what you need!

Did he happen to find a real editor for CNN yet?

He will probably end up working for cnn

Good for him, he isn't giving up

Good! Get Trump and the GOP mobsters!

FIRE HIS ASS

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