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A Legal Lightning Round (02.09.24)

The Status Kuo • 13561 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Election Investigation Justice Courts
  1. The Supreme Court leaned towards keeping Trump on the Colorado ballot to avoid opening up a situation where states could disqualify candidates, potentially causing chaos.
  2. Special Counsel Ben Hur exonerated President Joe Biden of mishandling classified documents, but made politically charged comments in the report, drawing criticism.
  3. Judge Aileen Cannon in Florida is facing challenge for her rulings in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, with accusations of favoritism towards Trump and endangering witnesses.

Many Reporters Paid for Covering the Russiagate Story

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 9504 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Media Surveillance Intelligence Collusion
  1. Many reporters who covered the Russiagate story faced backlash and criticism for their reporting.
  2. Various journalists and media figures who exposed illegal surveillance and manufactured intelligence in the Trump-Russia investigation were targeted and discredited by mainstream commentators.
  3. Despite facing pushback, these reporters like Glenn Greenwald, John Solomon, and Lee Smith continued to investigate and report on the inaccuracies surrounding the Trump-Russia collusion narrative.
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Livestream Tonight 6:30 pm ET: Explaining Russiagate Exposé

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 4113 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Livestream Russia Collusion
  1. A multipart series co-written with Michael Shellenberger and Alex Gutentag discusses the corrupt origins of the Trump-Russia investigation.
  2. The first installment reveals a political espionage campaign involving at least 26 Trump aides and associates, based on a never-released classified report.
  3. A livestream will be held tonight at 6:30 pm ET to provide detailed insights into the story and upcoming articles and materials will be published to clarify the complex information.

Livestream, 4:00 p.m. ET: How to Refute Lesley Stahl and "60 Minutes"

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 3722 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation FBI Documents Interviews
  1. There are official reports and papers that demonstrate the existence of a spying campaign and other abuses related to the Trump-Russia investigation.
  2. Documents like FISA warrant applications, operational plans involving informants, and unmasking requests provide concrete proof of surveillance and monitoring of Trump campaign associates.
  3. Key figures like FBI Chief James Comey and informant Stefan Halper were involved in activities that raise questions about their handling of information and motivations, prompting the need for further investigation.

UPDATE: Woman charged with homicide of Mika Westwolf 

Popular Information • 19890 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
📰 News Crime Justice Indigenous Investigation Media
  1. A woman has been charged with the homicide of Mika Westwolf after initially facing lesser charges
  2. Investigation into Mika Westwolf's death gained national attention after being under-resourced and misfocused initially
  3. Mika Westwolf's mother engaged in a campaign raising awareness about her daughter's case and other missing and murdered Indigenous women

Thoughts on the Partisan Attack on Biden's Memory

The Message Box • 2948 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Political Impact
  1. The Special Counsel report attacking Biden's memory will keep his age and competence in the spotlight for some time, potentially affecting his reelection campaign.
  2. The report is seen as a partisan hit job, with attacks on Biden's memory being used for political damage rather than legal consequences.
  3. The media coverage and public response to this report will contribute to shaping public opinion on Biden's age and fitness for office.

Facebook Has an Animal Torture Empire

Webworm with David Farrier • 2496 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
📰 News Animal Welfare Social media Investigation
  1. Animals are being tortured on Facebook, with hundreds of thousands of accounts engaging with the content.
  2. Facebook's algorithm plays a significant role in serving disturbing content to users, leading to increased engagement.
  3. Despite efforts to report and remove the content, issues of animal abuse videos on Facebook are still prevalent and widely accessible.

FBI Claim That Alleged January 6 Pipe Bomb Was Left At Republican Headquarters Is False, New Evidence Suggests

Michael Shellenberger • 1555 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Capitol Riot Allegations
  1. New evidence suggests that the FBI's claim of a pipe bomb being left at the Republican Headquarters on January 6 is false due to discrepancies in location and suspicious behavior of the discoverer.
  2. There are doubts about the FBI's investigation, including corrupted cell phone data, missing evidence, and questionable actions by security personnel.
  3. The person who claimed to discover the alleged bomb at the Republican National Committee headquarters had suspiciously calm behavior, raising concerns about the narrative presented by the FBI.

Servants of the Mafia State

Sarah Kendzior’s Newsletter • 7148 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Corruption Justice Investigation Propaganda
  1. Merrick Garland is portrayed as a protector of justice, but in reality, he serves corrupt interests and blocks investigations rather than pursuing transparency and accountability.
  2. Jamie Gorelick, a lifelong friend and mentor to Garland, has a history of aiding criminals and enabling corruption, including representing high-profile figures like Jared Kushner and engaging in cover-ups.
  3. The DOJ, under Garland and Gorelick's influence, prioritizes protecting the institution over defending the country, allowing powerful individuals like Trump to escape accountability and maintain their influence.

MSNBC Sucks

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 28947 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media News Opinion Investigation Bias
  1. MSNBC shifted from reporting provable facts to spreading misinformation from politicians and intelligence officials.
  2. The network doubled down on false narratives about Trump-Russia collusion even after the collapse of the Mueller investigation.
  3. Hiring contributors who had perpetuated misinformation led to a reputation-tarnishing downfall for MSNBC.

Top North Carolina judge faces potential sanctions for talking about racial discrimination

Popular Information • 12539 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judicial system Free speech Investigation Political Bias
  1. North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls is facing sanctions for speaking out about racial discrimination within the court system.
  2. Earls filed a lawsuit against the Judicial Standards Commission asserting her right to free speech as an elected Justice.
  3. There is a dispute over whether Earls' comments on systemic issues in the judiciary constitute protected political speech.

Trudeau regime puts Canadian detective on trial for investigating link between infant deaths and mRNA vaccines

The Dossier • 8372 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Investigation Vaccines Media Legal Trial
  1. A Canadian detective is on trial for investigating a potential link between infant deaths and mRNA vaccines.
  2. The detective faced misconduct charges for inquiring about COVID-19 vaccination status of deceased infants' parents.
  3. The detective's trial was complicated by a leaked investigation, wiretap controversy, and allegations of a cover-up.

I am GOING to forgive the beasts, the money-hungry God-complex beasts who made us mRNA technology that underpinned COVID mRNA vaccine; why? it's not about malevolent beasts, it's forgiveness so that I

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1906 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics COVID Vaccine Accountability Policies Investigation
  1. Forgive those who wronged you to free yourself from anger and rage.
  2. Seek full accountability for the actions of others, even after forgiveness.
  3. Investigate and uncover the truth behind deceitful actions for justice.

How I Think, And Feel, About Hunter Biden

The Status Kuo • 10672 implied HN points • 23 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigation Justice Department Charges Independence
  1. Investigations into high-profile figures should be independent, free from political interference, and appear unbiased to the public.
  2. The president's son should be treated like any other defendant, facing charges appropriate to the crimes, considering past sentencing for similar offenses.
  3. Charges should only be brought based on evidence supported by facts, and not on swirling allegations or political agendas.

More Problems at B. Riley (RILY)

The Bear Cave • 653 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
💰 Finance Investigation Stocks Auditing Fraud
  1. The Bear Cave has raised concerns about B. Riley's ties and financial exposure to an accused fraudster, Brian Kahn, as well as regulatory and disclosure issues at the company.
  2. Short seller Marc Cohodes referred to B. Riley as the "biggest pound-for-pound financial fraud" he has seen.
  3. New evidence presented by The Bear Cave includes a potential departure of B. Riley's audit engagement partner, contradicting statements about a loan to Brian Kahn, and engagement of outside counsel by B. Riley's auditor in response to concerns.

Hunter Biden And The Fog Of War

The Popehat Report • 6158 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Court Investigation Government Scandal
  1. The urge to comment immediately on events before having all the facts is prevalent in the age of social media.
  2. The failure to define the scope of non-prosecution promises in agreements led to the derailment of Hunter Biden's plea deal.
  3. The set of agreements in Hunter Biden's case were vaguely drafted, raising concerns about clarity and potential future issues.

FBI And Secret Service Are Covering Up Their Role In Alleged January 6 “Pipe Bomb” Plot, New Evidence Suggests

Public • 673 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Scandal Investigation Security Government Officials
  1. New evidence suggests FBI and Secret Service may be covering up their role in the alleged January 6 'Pipe Bomb' plot.
  2. Video footage raises questions about the mishandling and seriousness of investigations by multiple agencies.
  3. Former FBI agents and analysts have raised doubts about the true nature of the pipe bombs and the authenticity of the investigation.

What Happened Was...

SHERO • 491 implied HN points • 04 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Violence Economy Investigation Legislation Campaign Finance
  1. There were seven separate mass shooting incidents in the United States last week, resulting in seven deaths and 22 injuries.
  2. The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January 2024 despite facing the highest interest rates in two decades.
  3. Former President Trump's political fundraising group spent over $50 million on legal expenses last year due to numerous lawsuits and criminal charges.

The ‘Cultural’ Questions that Follow the Alaska Airlines Blowout.

Breaking the News • 795 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
📰 News Aviation Safety Investigation
  1. The incident with Alaska Airlines did not likely contribute to the recent string of aviation close calls, but it could reveal systemic issues.
  2. The plane experienced a panel blowout at 16,000 feet, with no passengers seated next to the gaping hole, showcasing the clean structural break.
  3. In a scenario like this, with a hole in the airplane at high speed and altitude, it would be both terrifying and extremely dangerous.

DOCUMENTS: Chinese Researcher Who Mapped COVID Virus Two Weeks Before China Released Sequence Was on Anthony Fauci’s Payroll

The DisInformation Chronicle • 630 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Investigation Health Science Funding
  1. A Chinese researcher who mapped the COVID virus was on Fauci's payroll before China released the sequence.
  2. Questions arise about NIH funding in China and the timeline of understanding COVID.
  3. The Chinese researcher's initial virus sequence wasn't published but was similar to later ones.

New Cell Phone Records Prove DA Willis Affair

The Reactionary • 256 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Scandal Investigation Corruption Testimony
  1. Cell phone records indicate a romantic relationship between DA Willis and Nathan Wade started before Wade's official appointment as Special Prosecutor.
  2. Analysis of the records show over 2000 voice calls and nearly 12,000 text messages exchanged between DA Willis and Wade within a specific timeline.
  3. Late-night visits and extensive communications suggest more than just a friendship, potentially leading to disqualification and criminal charges for perjury or false statements.

Trump's Immunity Argument on Appeal

SHERO • 589 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Presidency Investigation Judiciary
  1. A panel of federal appellate court judges signaled rejection of Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for charges related to the 2020 election overturn.
  2. The court discussed potential rulings that could dismiss Trump's appeal, which may impact the future of the case and the Supreme Court's involvement.
  3. Trump's attorney argued for presidential immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office, presenting concerns about accountability and separation of powers.

This is a big problem that needs to be talked about

Tilting At Windmills • 373 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Military Sexual Assault Investigation Allegations Gender Equality
  1. Sexual harassment and assault are serious issues that need to be addressed, even if the offenders are women.
  2. There should be repercussions and fair investigations for all accusations of sexual harassment and assault.
  3. Institutions, like the military, need to uphold justice and accountability for all, regardless of gender.

"I don't recall": Lawyer Lies for Fani Willis

The Reactionary • 136 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Investigation Testimony Ethics Conflict
  1. Bradley's testimony regarding the Willis-Wade relationship contained contradictions and evasiveness, suggesting deception.
  2. Judge McAfee's ruling on the attorney-client privilege issue and his interpretation of Bradley's performance play a crucial role in the case.
  3. The case involves complexities not just about the relationship between individuals, but also about potential conflict, deception, and the maintenance of judicial standards.