Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Jeanine Pirro signals defeat in stunning concession - Brian Tyler Cohen
Legal Breakdown episode 672: Jeanine Pirro drops prosecution against Democratic veterans.
====================
- The U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., Jeanine Pirro, has abandoned efforts to criminally indict six Democratic members of Congress for asserting their right to disobey unlawful orders under military law.
- The grand jury unanimously rejected the proposed indictments, with zero votes in favor, marking a rare and significant rejection of a prosecution attempt.
- The defendants, all military veterans or intelligence community members, were accused of potential treason or sedition—crimes punishable by death—despite having committed no actual crimes.
- The case highlights a broader pattern of alleged political retaliation by the Trump administration, with prosecutors potentially abusing their authority to target political opponents.
- Legal experts argue that Pirro may face personal liability, professional sanctions (including disbarment), or even criminal charges for abusing her official powers.
- The outcome is framed as a victory for the rule of law and the public’s role as the conscience of the community, with calls for accountability to prevent future abuses of power.