Public Meltdowns, Pathetic Affidavits—DOJ’s Credibility Is Shot (w/ Andrew Weissmann) | Illegal News

The Department of Justice is accused of re-victimizing Epstein's victims by improperly releasing their names, social security numbers, bank details, and nude photographs. Furthermore, millions of documents remain unreleased, and the DOJ is reportedly adhering to privileges that Congress explicitly voted away. The department also failed to provide a catalog of redactions and reasons, all in violation of the law.

Weissmann states, 'The Department of Justice isn't violated the law.' He points to the failure to protect victims' privacy, the unreleased documents, and the lack of a redaction catalog. He also notes the DOJ's tracking of congressional members' searches.

Pam Bondi's testimony before Congress regarding the Epstein files was characterized as 'maniacal' and 'batshit crazy' due to her unprofessional behavior, refusal to answer questions, and overt hostility towards Democratic questioners while being deferential to Republicans. Her conduct was seen as a deliberate attempt to obstruct and avoid accountability.

Sarah Longwell describes it as 'watching a poster in real time and not the attorney general of the United States.' Weissmann adds, 'She was just like off the charts, batshit crazy.' He notes her venomous responses to Democrats and polite demeanor to Republicans.

The FBI's affidavit supporting the search warrant for the Fulton County Election Office was deeply flawed. It failed to include contrary information, such as previous investigations finding no fraud, and relied on sources deemed 'completely incredible' without disclosing their biases or lack of credibility. This omission violates the prosecutorial obligation of candor and completeness to the court.

Weissmann highlights the absence of 'any negative information about the sources and any contrary evidence,' noting that 'zero mention of the fact that they have investigated this and found no fraud many many times' was included. He states, 'It is your obligation to the court because there is nobody else on the other side.'

Ghislaine Maxwell validly asserted her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination during congressional testimony because her federal criminal case is not entirely over (habeas petition pending), and her testimony could assist state prosecutors. Congress, however, has the power to grant her immunity, compelling her to testify truthfully without fear of further prosecution, with the exception of lying under oath.

Weissmann explains, 'She has a valid fifth amendment right' due to a pending habeas petition and potential state charges. He confirms, 'Congress can give her… blanket immunity so she could testify,' which would force her to answer questions or face contempt charges.

Both Commerce Secretary Lutnik and Donald Trump have made demonstrably false statements about their relationships with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnik claimed he found Epstein 'gross' and avoided him, yet documents show he vacationed and started a business with Epstein. Trump claimed he 'kicked him out' and 'had no idea' about Epstein's activities, despite a police report indicating he knew 'everybody in Palm Beach and New York knew what he was doing.'

Weissmann cites Lutnik's yacht vacation with Epstein and Trump's call to a police officer stating, 'Everybody in Palm Beach and New York knew what he was doing,' directly contradicting his public statements.