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In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases

  • Judge Zia Faruqui criticized prosecutors for mishandling cases during President Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., including dismissing a federal threat case against Edward Alexander Dana.
  • Since the operation began on August 7, more than 1,800 individuals have been detained, many for minor offenses, as efforts intensify to address violent crime amid heightened federal involvement and public debate over increased prosecutions.
  • FBI officials and former agents have expressed concern that the large-scale use of nearly 1,000 covert FBI vehicles in public operations could compromise undercover efforts, especially as gangs and foreign intelligence agencies actively seek to identify law enforcement personnel.
  • Dana was arrested on August 17 for damaging a light fixture and allegedly threatening to kill Trump while intoxicated, but a grand jury refused to indict, leading to the federal case's dismissal and misdemeanor charges filed in local court.
  • Faruqui said the judicial process is broken, accusing the prosecution of political motivations and calling on Pirro's office to explain its actions and apologize to Dana, while prosecutors denied losing credibility.
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Judge upbraids prosecutors for handling of DC surge cases, saying they have 'no credibility left'

Judge upbraids prosecutors for handling of DC surge cases, saying they have 'no credibility left'

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