Advisory Opinions Are Trump's Friends Above the Law?
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Feb 17, 2025 Dive into the tension between loyalty and the law as a revealing resignation letter sheds light on legal ethics in the Trump administration. Explore the implications of Trump's tweets on legal authority and the challenges faced by the DOJ. A discussion of Eric Adams' indictment highlights the ethical dilemmas in politically charged environments. Reflect on the power struggle between individual authority and constitutional governance, and discover the complexities of integrity in legal practice amid external pressures.
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Williams' Campaign-Style Website
- Damian Williams, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, touted his indictment of Eric Adams on a campaign-style website.
- This action occurred before Adams's conviction and seemingly undermined the presumption of innocence.
Sassoon's Career Impact
- Danielle Sassoon's letter and resignation likely harmed her private sector career prospects.
- By antagonizing the DOJ, she became less valuable to law firms who need to work with the administration.
Trump, SBF, and Sassoon
- Sam Bankman-Fried's parents met with Donald Trump, requesting a pardon.
- Isgur speculates whether Trump might pardon SBF to retaliate against Sassoon, who worked on SBF's case.