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May 29, 2021
Read the full article at: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/28/politics/judge-amy-berman-jackson/index.html
Judge Amy Berman Jackson strikes again (CNN article)
Excerpt:
Trump "continues to propagate the lie that inspired the attack on a near daily basis," she wrote in an opinion Thursday keeping riot defendant Karl Dresch in jail. "And the anger surrounding the false accusation continues to be stoked by multiple media outlets as well as the state and federal party leaders who are intent on censuring those who dare to challenge the former President's version of events."
Dresch, like other Trump followers, "stands ready to do it again," because of a belief that a civil war may be necessary and his allegiance to Trump, who continues to challenge the election, Jackson noted.
Her commentary about Barr, the Capitol rioters and the former President himself isn't atypical coming from the DC District Court, where several judges have made headlines in recent years for harshly calling out obfuscation in the Trump administration and the criminal actors connected to Trump.
But Jackson has handled more of the most high-profile cases than perhaps any other district judge in Washington, and she still oversees historically important cases.
Dresch, like other Trump followers, "stands ready to do it again," because of a belief that a civil war may be necessary and his allegiance to Trump, who continues to challenge the election, Jackson noted.
Her commentary about Barr, the Capitol rioters and the former President himself isn't atypical coming from the DC District Court, where several judges have made headlines in recent years for harshly calling out obfuscation in the Trump administration and the criminal actors connected to Trump.
But Jackson has handled more of the most high-profile cases than perhaps any other district judge in Washington, and she still oversees historically important cases.
Read the full article at: https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/28/politics/judge-amy-berman-jackson/index.html
May 26, 2021
Watch Glenn's smile at the start...
It's ... coming like a ton of bricks to the oRange mob$teR.
On edit: NY Special Grand Juries can return indictments on a simple majority (50% + 1) basis (not 100%).
NY DA Vance Impanels a Special "Trump" Grand Jury; DOJ Appeals Judge Jackson's Memo Release Order
Watch Glenn's smile at the start...
It's ... coming like a ton of bricks to the oRange mob$teR.
On edit: NY Special Grand Juries can return indictments on a simple majority (50% + 1) basis (not 100%).
May 26, 2021
It only takes a MAJORITY on a Special Grand Jury to return indictments. Meaning they don't have to be unanimous.
Former Prosecutor Under Giuliani On Grand Jury Convening In Trump Probe
It only takes a MAJORITY on a Special Grand Jury to return indictments. Meaning they don't have to be unanimous.
May 25, 2021
Followed by:
'Evidence Points To All Of Them': 3 Trump Insiders Speak In TV Exclusive
Lock 'em up.
'Trifecta Of Trouble For Trump': 3 Witnesses Drop 'Significant Criminal Exposure'
Followed by:
'Evidence Points To All Of Them': 3 Trump Insiders Speak In TV Exclusive
Lock 'em up.
May 19, 2021
Full post @ https://ejeancarroll.substack.com/p/trumps-uh-problem
The Triumvirate That Means Doom for Donald Trump - E. Jean Carroll
Trump's, Uh, Problem
The Wednesday Ask E. Jean
E. Jean Carroll
3 min ago
Letitia James
The New York Attorney General, announced yesterday that her ongoing investigation into Donald Trump, his family, and the Trump Organization is no longer “purely civil in nature”—as if anything could either be “pure” or “civil,” when it comes to Trump. Ms. James and her office, along with the Manhattan DA, are now investigating Trump in “a criminal capacity.”
Probable outcome of James’s investigation:
Trump goes to jail, along with members of his family.
Full post @ https://ejeancarroll.substack.com/p/trumps-uh-problem
May 19, 2021
Where R jaRvankkka?
Lock 'em all up.
New York AG's Office Opens Criminal Probe Into Trump Organization - Morning Joe - MSNBC
Where R jaRvankkka?
Lock 'em all up.
May 18, 2021
Retired US Navy Chief explains tech witnessed in UFO aircraft sighting
CNN's Chris Cuomo talks to Sean Cahil, retired US Navy Chief Master-at-Arms, and Christopher Mellon, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Intelligence, about the forthcoming government report on UFO sightings.
May 18, 2021
>> https://www.npr.org/2021/05/17/997698543/new-monthly-child-tax-checks-will-hit-bank-accounts-july-15-what-you-need-to-kno
Note: Nancy Pelosi is working for the House to make it permanent.
Big-Lie republiQon$ think they will regain the House by opposing it?
What The New Monthly Child Tax Credits Mean (NPR)
For You And Your Family (with young kids & teens)>> https://www.npr.org/2021/05/17/997698543/new-monthly-child-tax-checks-will-hit-bank-accounts-july-15-what-you-need-to-kno
Roughly 39 million American families are eligible for monthly payments of up to $300 through the newly expanded child tax credit starting on July 15, the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department announced on Monday.
The advance child tax credit program is part of the Biden administration's $1.9 trillion economic aid package called the American Rescue Plan that was passed in March. It increases the existing tax benefit from $2,000 up to $3,600 for younger kids and $3,000 for older ones, for the 2021 tax year.
"For working families with children, this tax cut sends a clear message: Help is here," said President Biden in a Monday statement.
How Biden's Plan Could Help Reshape The Finances Of American Families
How does it work?
Instead of forcing parents to wait until the following year — after filing annual income taxes — the relief checks are an advance on half what they'd typically be entitled to get.
In this case, eligible families qualify for up to $300 per month for each child under 6 years old and up to $250 for each child from 6 to 17. So a family with three children ages 5, 7 and 16 could see an extra $800 per month in their bank account through the latter half of the year. The credit goes away once a child reaches 18.
The amounts could be smaller depending on the parents' income and the IRS said final payment amounts will be determined by 2020 tax returns (or 2019 filings if the 2020 documents have not been processed in time) and it urges those who have yet to file to do it as soon as possible to make sure they're eligible for the appropriate amount.
Deposits will be made from July through December. The payments that represent the first half of 2020 will be provided later in a lump sum. Payments will be automatically deposited into accounts on file with the IRS, without any additional action required.
But the boost is temporary. "Congress must pass the American Families Plan to ensure that working families will be able to count on this relief for years to come," Biden said.
With One Move, Congress Could Lift Millions Of Children Out Of Poverty
Who is eligible?
Biden estimates that "about 90% of families with children will get this new tax relief automatically."
Note: Nancy Pelosi is working for the House to make it permanent.
Big-Lie republiQon$ think they will regain the House by opposing it?
May 5, 2021
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Former Ukraine Advisor To Zelensky Says Giuliani Wanted A Smear Campaign Against Biden MSNBC
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