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Legal Ruling Could Shield Trump's Critics from Prosecution

10/13/2025

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Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor, says recent legal decisions may benefit Donald Trump's perceived enemies, Letitia James and James Comey.
He argues that a ruling in favor of Kilmar Abrego Garcia could set a precedent for Comey and James's defense against vindictive prosecutions.
Akerman warns that DOJ lawyers involved in these cases could face disbarment, and that the situation may expose misconduct within the Justice Department.

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Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor, says recent legal decisions may benefit Donald Trump's perceived enemies, Letitia James and James Comey.
He argues that a ruling in favor of Kilmar Abrego Garcia could set a precedent for Comey and James's defense against vindictive prosecutions.
Akerman warns that DOJ lawyers involved in these cases could face disbarment, and that the situation may expose misconduct within the Justice Department.