Blanche Blindsided as Trump Defends Alleged Rapists while DOJ Tries to Avoid Disclosing Epstein Docs
Summary
Michael Popok analyzes the Department of Justice's strategy in the Katie Fang lawsuit, arguing that their failure to file the required administrative record and missed deadlines are attempts to obscure how Epstein documents were selectively produced. He details the legal implications of these actions under the Administrative Procedures Act and highlights the DOJ's controversial handling of FBI interview notes regarding a victim who alleged abuse by Donald Trump. The episode also covers the political fallout from Trump's defense of Cornell fraternity members amidst the ongoing Epstein scanda…
Topics discussed
DOJ's mishandling of the Katie Fang lawsuit and Epstein files
DOJ's missed deadlines and attacks on the judge
Upcoming events: Cornell investigation and press conferences
Explaining the Administrative Procedures Act and standing
Judge Sullivan's order and upcoming filing deadlines
Defining the administrative record and DOJ's arguments
Missing notice of compliance and FBI interview notes
Trump's protection of Cornell accused and political fallout
Programming notes: Protect the Vote rally and survivor presser
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