Proof: New Records Show DOJ Lied About New Black Panther Dismissal

[thundley4]

A FOIA request reveals contradictions in statements made to Congress, the Civil Rights Commission, and to the public. Some of these statements were made under oath.

Judicial Watch made an explosive announcement today about the Justice Department’s stonewalling in the New Black Panther voter intimidation case dismissal. Forced to bring a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit after DOJ rebuffed its public records request (so much for transparency), Judicial Watch obtained a privilege log from the DOJ last week.

It shows — in a rather dramatic way — that the DOJ has been untruthful about who was involved in the dismissal of the case.

In July, I complied with a subpoena and provided testimony to the United States Commission on Civil Rights. I did so in part because inaccurate statements had been made about the case by DOJ officials. Some of these statements falsely claimed that ethical rules mandated the dismissal of the charges against the New Black Panthers. This was nonsense.

But the real whopper? DOJ’s claim — repeated over and over again — that career civil servants were wholly responsible for the spiking of the case.

Today we learn, from the Department’s own records, that this claim is demonstrably false.

The privilege log produced in the FOIA litigation contains stunning entries. They show regular discussions and deliberations between the highest political officials inside the DOJ, including the deputy attorney general and the associate attorney general, about what to do with the case. This contradicts numerous statements made to Congress, the Civil Rights Commission, and to the public.

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[Boudicca]

There's a great reason right there for winning a R majority in at least the House.  Congressional Inquiry.
As a white voter, I should claim discrimination that my civil rights have been violated by Zer0's DoJ.  Hell, as an Arizonan, I will claim bias against me as a citizen of a state simply trying to protect its borders.
Shit, I loathe that miserable SOB and his henchman Holder.

[true_blood]

There's a great reason right there for winning a R majority in at least the House.  Congressional Inquiry.
As a white voter, I should claim discrimination that my civil rights have been violated by Zer0's DoJ.  Hell, as an Arizonan, I will claim bias against me as a citizen of a state simply trying to protect its borders.
Shit, I loathe that miserable SOB and his henchman Holder.

I am not from Arizona, but I am right there with you on all those points!!
That red diaper doper baby and dumbo have got to go!! I can't stand to even see their faces on tv. They make me sick to see what a mockery they make of America and it's values.

[Boudicca]

I am not from Arizona, but I am right there with you on all those points!!
That red diaper doper baby and dumbo have got to go!! I can't stand to even see their faces on tv. They make me sick to see what a mockery they make of America and it's values.

HI5!