The Special Counsel's Office declined to comment on the NYT report. Michael Cohen's lawyer, per the NYT, says the Special Counsel's Office referred the matter to the US Attorney's Office in Manhattan. The US Attorney's Office in Manhattan (SDNY) also declined to comment.https://twitter.com/csmcdaniel/status/983434457993695232 …
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Federal Agents Seize Communications Of Trump's Personal Lawyer, His Lawyer Sayshttps://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-agents-seize-communications-of-trumps-personal?utm_term=.alYOrM9l5 …
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UPDATED: Federal Agents Have Seized Communications Of Trump’s Personal Lawyer ... And Trump Is Very Upset https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-agents-seize-communications-of-trumps-personal?utm_term=.seGxOqbGE …pic.twitter.com/Lm2PRZGYvt
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Chris Geidner Retweeted emptywheel
Good note from
@emptywheel here. Has anyone figured out who this was?https://twitter.com/emptywheel/status/983481090487799808 …Chris Geidner added,
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Note: Although people keep referring to Berman, the US Atty in SDNY, as a Trump nominee, he is not. Although backed by the White House, he's not been nominated for the role. Right now, he's a Sessions appointee to the job. https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-agents-seize-communications-of-trumps-personal?utm_term=.jprxJaElR#.gcDMk86qK …pic.twitter.com/PqHLRpd3F5
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OK, I'm home now, and I added more information to explain ~why it matters~ that Geoffrey Berman is a Sessions-appointed — and not Trump-nominated/Senate-confirmed — US attorney: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/federal-agents-seize-communications-of-trumps-personal?utm_term=.ogxBRYzLq#.py0na32XQ …pic.twitter.com/1nQHoNobaL
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Replying to @chrisgeidner
Apparently his pick. Technicality.http://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/371309-trumps-pick-for-ny-prosecutor-scrutinized …
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Chris Geidner Retweeted Chris Geidner
That story literally says “emerging as” — not his pick. Anyway, it is a distinction that matters. Here’s why:https://twitter.com/chrisgeidner/status/983522521063526400?s=21 …
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Replying to @chrisgeidner @emt40ish
After May 3rd could the district court appoint
@PreetBharara back to his old job?#FingersCrossed0 replies 1 retweet 4 likesThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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