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Trump Pissed as Judge Goes After him by Name in Order Berating DOJ!

Oct 2, 2026 · 31m

Summary

Judge Edelman dismissed the prosecution against Davey Hearn with prejudice, citing bad faith and political pressure from President Trump. Former Florida State Attorney Dave Eberg joins Michael Popok to analyze the ruling and the DOJ’s concession that no crime occurred. The discussion also covers the Tate brothers’ extradition and the resignation of key prosecutors from the Southern District of Florida.

Topics discussed

Judge Edelman denies DOJ request to dismiss without prejudice Introduction of Dave Eberg and LegalAF/FLM collaboration Analysis of the judge's 26-page order and political pressure Janine Pierson's motion to dismiss and contractor fault Why the prosecution failed: lack of criminal malice Trump's press conference clips attacking the judge and Pierson Judge's footnote defending himself against Trump's criticism Court ruling: Dismissal with prejudice due to political interference DOJ's relief and the dismissal of related misdemeanor charges Trump's bad week: Jack Smith forum, 11th Circuit, and resignations Dave Eberg's background: State Attorney and Florida Law Man The Tate brothers, Epstein connections, and extradition issues Outro: Substack promotion and subscription call to action
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