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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBerman says he won't step down. This is getting interesting
https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/19/politics/southern-district-of-new-york-geoffrey-berman-jay-clayton/index.htmlWashington (CNN)Geoffrey Berman, the powerful US attorney for the Southern District of New York who has investigated a number of associates with ties to President Donald Trump, said he will not leave his post shortly after the Department of Justice announced late Friday night he was stepping down.
In an extraordinary statement, Berman said he learned of his exit from a press release.
"I have not resigned, and have no intention of resigning, my position, to which I was appointed by the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. I will step down when a presidentially appointed nominee is confirmed by the Senate," Berman said. "Until then, our investigations will move forward without delay or interruption."
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Jeremy Bash on 11th Hour speculates that Berman has investigations into Trump and Barr moved to stop them by trying to replace Berman.
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Berman says he won't step down. This is getting interesting (Original Post)
macwriter
Jun 2020
OP
I'm going to place a bet that Berman is a man who knows his rights and knows the law.
Midnight Writer
Jun 2020
#1
What can Berman do to protect, pass info to State AG? Can Gov Cumo do anything?
sunonmars
Jun 2020
#9
Midnight Writer
(21,786 posts)1. I'm going to place a bet that Berman is a man who knows his rights and knows the law.
Cha
(297,511 posts)2. Yes, I like Geoffrey Berman!
Phoenix61
(17,013 posts)3. WooHoo! Go Berman!
Cant believe they thought hed quietly shuffle off.
PufPuf23
(8,813 posts)4. Berman is a true hero. nt
Alex4Martinez
(2,198 posts)5. K&R (nt)
Gothmog
(145,487 posts)6. This will be fun to watch
Berman has not stepped down and trump cannot replace him unless he resigns
Link to tweet
Link to tweet
Dirty Socialist
(3,252 posts)7. A simple statement is needed from Dems
Keep Berman or we will impeach
Mike 03
(16,616 posts)8. This is extraordinary.
Kicking
sunonmars
(8,656 posts)9. What can Berman do to protect, pass info to State AG? Can Gov Cumo do anything?
I'm not versed on this at all.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)10. K&R
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)11. Excellent!