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Political prosecution shot down

2025-05-22 02:10:33.783208+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Judge Andre Espinosa dismisses Baraka charges, reprimands prosecutors, including interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba:

"Your role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Your allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth and to the upholding of due process for all."

The Daily Beast: Hot Mic Catches Aftermath of Judge Ripping Trump’s Prosecutors ‘a New A**hole’

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka reacted colorfully to a judge’s scolding of Trump administration prosecutors for their “embarrassing” decision to charge him with trespassing—then quickly retract those charges.

“Jesus, he tore these people a new a--hole. Good grief,” he said afterward on a hot mic.

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