Sessions now says he was aware of Papadopoulos-Russia contacts - contradicting his sworn testimony
Source: RawStory
Sessions now says he was aware of Papadopoulos-Russia contacts contradicting his sworn testimony: report
BRAD REED
02 NOV 2017 AT 14:37 ET
Attorney General Jeff Sessions reportedly now admits that he was aware of George Papadopouloss efforts to arrange meetings between the Trump campaign and Russia a seemingly direct contradiction of sworn testimony he gave to the Senate.
Sources tell NBC News that Sessions now remembers rejecting a proposal by Papadopoulos to set up a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
NBC News reporter Ken Dilanian, appearing on MSNBC Thursday afternoon, explained that this was significant because he testified under oath that he was aware of no discussions with Russians, at least concerning collusion in the election.
Dilanian then reported that many in Congress now want Sessions to come back and clarify his testimony which would mark the third time that Sessions has had to amend his recollections of known contacts between the Trump campaign and Russian officials.
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Ex-federal prosecutor: Funny how a federal investigation suddenly sharpened Jeff Sessions memory
DAVID FERGUSON
02 NOV 2017 AT 15:15 ET
Former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti told MSNBC on Thursday that hes not entirely surprised that Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions suddenly was able to recall a forgotten meeting he took with President Donald Trump and arrested Trump 2016 adviser George Papadopoulos.
Its interesting how federal criminal investigations tend to sharpen ones memory, Mariotti said.
Mariotti and MSNBC national security correspondent Ken Dilanian were speaking to anchor Katy Tur about Sessions suddenly being able to recall a meeting that was revealed this week in court documents unsealed by special counsel Bob Mueller as part of the ongoing Russia probe.
Dilanian said that congressional investigators now want to call Sessions back to clarify his previous statements.
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https://www.rawstory.com/2017/11/ex-federal-prosecutor-funny-how-a-federal-investigation-suddenly-sharpened-jeff-sessions-memory/
JCMach1
(27,544 posts)To Congress?
riversedge
(69,713 posts)sandensea
(21,526 posts)It all depends on whether there's an R or a D in front of your name.
R gives you an unlimited free pass on the bullshit wagon; D makes you presumed guilty, no matter what you do or do not say.
cstanleytech
(26,080 posts)if he knew of such contacts not if he knew of proposals to try?
UpInArms
(51,252 posts)With the title of our highest law enforcement agent ....
🤦♂️
riversedge
(69,713 posts)ginnyinWI
(17,276 posts)It's getting very amusing to watch the evening news these days!
turbinetree
(24,632 posts)I can't wait for Franken to get a hold of you----------------------contempt of Congress and Lying to Congress, is NOT good thing, asshole, and to knowing lie to aid and abet Traitors is really telling........................Apparently in your quest for power you forgot that has a sitting US Senator, your first obligation was to defend and protect the Constitution-------------and you f*cking failed, that litmus test on day one..................the country doesn't like co-conspirators
And Mitch McConnell and his lackeys that confirmed you should be Impeached
Ilsa
(61,675 posts)CountAllVotes
(20,854 posts)Toss this lying scumbag in prison ... for LIFE!!!!!
& recommend !!!
Tom Rinaldo
(22,911 posts)The means to fire Mueller would become easier - but the explosion that would cause would only grow.
C_U_L8R
(44,891 posts)Lying under oath to Congress is surely a thing... but who prosecutes when the liar heads up Justice?
VaBchTgerLily
(231 posts)onetexan
(12,994 posts)he suddenly recovered from selective amnesia. 'magine that.
Freethinker65
(9,929 posts)Perhaps Trump was correct about justice being a laughing stock.
Get off your fucking asses and demand his resignation and try him for perjury for starters.
BigmanPigman
(51,430 posts)And the question after that, and the one after that, etc.
sarisataka
(18,209 posts)"Oh THAT George Papadopouloss. It's such a common name; my bad"
bullimiami
(13,037 posts)They all knew he was lied, including Trump.
All that dont know bout no russians just went up in smoke for all of them.
Freethinker65
(9,929 posts)Sunlei
(22,651 posts)malchickiwick
(1,474 posts)kimbutgar
(20,873 posts)He is a traitor to our country and has no business being the nations top law enforcement officer.
OliverQ
(3,363 posts)Also poses a big issue, because a new AG can fire Mueller.
MineralMan
(146,192 posts)DoctorJoJo
(1,134 posts)... be locked up--that would be next to Trump himself in political satisfaction. And while you are at it, please let his cellmate be much darker than he! Beauregard be gone!
lindysalsagal
(20,440 posts)3catwoman3
(23,812 posts)...love to see this smug, smirking, slimy little slug go down.
awesomerwb1
(4,256 posts)"congressional investigators now want to call Sessions back"
They only want to call him back to give him yet another chance to obfuscate and blame the Dems for......something so that they can blame the dems for obstruction! Russia obsession!
ffr
(22,644 posts)Kicking and recommending!
Grammy23
(5,807 posts)and ask how dare they besmirch his good name? Might even bring out his dueling pistols and challenge Franken to a duel in the Rose Garden. He is a cheeky little bastard when he gets riled up. And his elf ears turn red.
Blue Owl
(49,913 posts)Fuck that POS