Lawyers: This is how it's done. "The top federal prosecutor in New York and two senior federal prosecutors in Washington have resigned after refusing to follow a Justice Department order to drop the corruption charges against New York City mayor Eric Adams..." https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/top-federal-prosecutor-ny-resigns-told-drop-adams-charges-rcna192030
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Heidi Li Feldman (heidilifeldman@mastodon.social)'s status on Friday, 14-Feb-2025 07:13:03 JST Heidi Li Feldman
- Steve's Place and Rich Felker repeated this.
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Hot Dog Water - USA = DDR (ggmcbg@mstdn.plus)'s status on Friday, 14-Feb-2025 07:13:25 JST Hot Dog Water - USA = DDR
Sounds like a usual enthusiastic toady, this Bove.
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"The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you and your office have taken in this matter," Bove wrote. "Your office’s insubordination is little more than a preference to avoid a duty that you regard as unpleasant and politically inconvenient."In conversation permalink -
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Nicole Parsons (npars01@mstdn.social)'s status on Friday, 14-Feb-2025 10:07:56 JST Nicole Parsons
When Nazis or the mafia demand that you participate in atrocities or participate in crimes, don't "just follow orders".
Resign your position immediately and keep your evidence for future investigation & prosecutions.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuremberg_trials
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racketeer_Influenced_and_Corrupt_Organizations_Act
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