Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Liberal YouTubers

Showing Original Post only (View all)

TexasTowelie

(127,138 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 12:05 PM Mar 13

"Blockbuster!" Prosecutor on insane Epstein blackmail scandal - Brian Tyler Cohen [View all]



Legal Breakdown episode 679: Prosecutor on possible Epstein blackmail scandal.

The following summary is AI-generated.

- FBI Break-In Allegation: A hacker reportedly broke into the FBI’s New York field office in February 2023, accessing Epstein-related files on an agent’s unsecured computer — raising serious national security concerns.

- DOJ Withholding Files: The Department of Justice, under Pam Bondi, has allegedly withheld about 3 million Epstein documents past the December 19, 2025, legal deadline mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, despite partial releases.

- Blackmail Risk: The incomplete release of files may have increased the value of stolen material, potentially enabling blackmail of high-profile figures — including Donald Trump — by foreign or malicious actors.

- Legal Violation: The DOJ’s failure to fully release the files constitutes a potential violation of federal law, and may constitute obstruction of justice or conspiracy if coordinated to conceal damaging information.

- Potential Criminal Liability: Attorney General Pam Bondi could face legal exposure for her role in the cover-up, though a presidential pardon from Trump may shield her — which could then be legally challenged.

- Call for Accountability: The hosts advocate for future legal accountability, even post-Trump, including testing the constitutionality of corrupt pardons through litigation — framing it as part of an “American Accountability Project.”
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Liberal YouTubers»"Blockbuster!" Prosecutor...»Reply #0