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By rebutting (sort of) Sheri Mecklenburg's claim that Andrew Boutros ordered her to pursue of a felony against the Broadview 6, DOJ may have waived privilege claims that are central to their fight against more discovery. emptywheel.net/2026/09/25/a...

emptywheel.netAndrew Boutros' Hot-and-Cold Privilege Claims - emptywheelIn a bid to debunk Sheri Mecklenburg's claims about charging deliberations in the Broadview 6 case, the Chicago US Attorney's Office just waived the privilege that was a core part of their defense.

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I think about how awful it must be to have your career at DOJ end like this. Any chance she knew they would rebut her claim which would force more discovery?

About seven times when I was writing this I drafted a post saying, "I love stupid criminals." Then I realized I don't. But I do get some amusement from stupid criminals.

A pathological narcissist can't easily tolerate anyone smarter than themselves, and a criminal can't give any tasks to someone honest who might expose their crimes. Put those together, and it explains the White House under Trump.