Posted on 06/13/2017 8:56:27 PM PDT by Pic7
A high-ranking Justice Department official believes Special Counsel Robert Mueller has granted a complete get-out-of-jail-free-card deal for disgraced FBI Director James Comey: A coveted immunity deal in exchange for cooperating as a key witness.
“The immunity is a done deal,” a Justice Department source said. “Mueller can do whatever he wants. We (Justice) have no say but after many years working criminal cases I know Comey has been given immunity. You can tell by the way he is acting now and the fact that Mueller has kept us in the dark about his investigation.”
(Excerpt) Read more at truepundit.com ...
Special Counsel spokesman Peter Carr at Justice would not comment when asked to detail the immunity arrangement between Comey and Mueller.
“As this is an ongoing investigation, we will decline to comment,” Carr told True Pundit.
As Special Counsel, by law Mueller is permitted to strike immunity agreements without having to get approval for the Attorney General of anyone at Justice. Also he is not obligated as Special Counsel to inform Justice about who is under immunity.
It’s no secret Comey and Mueller are close friends, having worked together at Justice for years alongside Eric Holder. Comey has described Mueller, who also served as FBI director, as his one-time mentor. If someone in Congress cared enough to do something about it, there are no shortages of conflicts of interests at play here in what is supposed to be an impartial investigation. In fact, it’s somewhat staggering.
But what are friends for? Folks outside of D.C. are getting another unwelcome crash course into corruption.
Thomas Paine @Thomas1774Paine
#Comey’s leak got Mueller appointed special counsel. Comey will work behind scenes w/ him to steer investigation. Be warned. I know both.
12:15 AM - 9 Jun 2017
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A complete review of this case illustrates that by striking an immunity deal Comey has essentially used the Washington D.C. system and his connections to insulate himself from any felony criminal charges, including whether he participated in the illegal unmasking of Trump or any other Americans during the election based on FISA court-ordered wiretaps or whether he played a role covering up crimes committed by Hillary Clinton.
A refresher. First, Comey himself leaked at least one memo that actually sparked the Justice Department to appoint a Special Counsel. Then, from a pool of countless candidates to serve as Special Counsel, Mueller — a close friend and long-time mentor of Comey — just happened to get picked.Then, an immunity deal is agreed on which allowed Comey to speak carefree at his Senate hearings last week and beyond.
Comey’s likely deal insulates him against prosecution for his role in:
Leaking other government documents to third parties including the media
Inconsistencies in testimony that rise to the level or perjury
Any role he played in the illegal surveillance or wiretapping of Trump during the election
Any other crimes Comey may have committed during his tenure as FBI director, including his role in quashing the Hillary Clinton email investigation.
His role in unmasking Trump, Trump insiders and other Americans from FISA warrant intelligence
Any violations of FBI employment ethics that would nullify pension benefits.
The anti-Trump establishment is misjudging Trump again, as they did during the election.
What do they think they can do against him, ultimately? He’s not Richard Nixon. Not by a long shot.
I am not surprised if this occurs, but I do think it stinks. Comey should be prosecuted for his leaking, lose his license, go to jail, lose his pension.
bullsnit. says who? seems like this is the the third of fourth clearly ridiculous click farming story from this blogger that I recall recently.
He was fired because obviously, his Trump investigation was getting close to hitting paydirt.
Obviously...wait a minute!
Ping!!!
Dirty Mueller and all the professional killers he has hired have one goal and only one goal. Take Trump Down. They will not stop until their mission is accomplished.
I am so sick of watching the Dems slander our President, I want them all arrested, charged with sedition, and sentenced appropriately.
President Trump: Shut this sh*t down right NOW.
While true, it doesn't isolate him from having a skiing accident.
Ping!!!
If true, it maybe another nail into the fire Mueller as SC coffin. We’ll have to see how it starts to pan out.
PING!!!
Article and comments, esp #4, among others
Thanks, Pic7
How do we stop/punish the criminals, when they are still in charge of the investigations??
“A high-ranking Justice Department official believes ...”
yet another garbage post on FR.
If the DOJ claims to have vested Mueller with all the power of a US Attorney and if he is granting immunity as if he has the power of a US Attorney, then why isn’t he required to be approved by the US Senate as the law requires for all US Attorneys?
See my earlier thread on whether the appointment of Special Counsel Mueller is invalid because of no Senate approval:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3560542/posts
On top of that, Mueller has hired four Dem donor lawayers!
On top of that, Mueller has hired four Dem donor lawyers!
It appears that grants of immunity must be approved by the DOJ hierarchy and cannot be granted unilaterally by those with the power of US Attorney:
https://www.justice.gov/usam/usam-9-23000-witness-immunity#9-23.100
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