Ciara Torres-Spelliscy
@profciara.bsky.social
Law professor & book author of Corporatocracy, Political Brands & Corporate Citizen; Brennan Center fellow; board of CREW; campaign finance expert. Podcaster of Democracy & Destiny. I’m a lawyer not your lawyer. https://soundcloud.com/profciara #beans
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👋Hello, to my new followers!
So glad we’re all here together. I’m a law professor who works on the intersection of corporate law and election law. I write about corruption. If you have a podcast I’d love to talk about my new book 📖 Corporatocracy. 🥰https://nyupress.org/9781479828326/corporatocracy/
So glad we’re all here together. I’m a law professor who works on the intersection of corporate law and election law. I write about corruption. If you have a podcast I’d love to talk about my new book 📖 Corporatocracy. 🥰https://nyupress.org/9781479828326/corporatocracy/
Here's an email between a lawyer Matthew I. Menchel and Epstein talking about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Rupert Murdoch with a reference to now ex-Prince Andrew. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #murdoch #princeandrew
#doj #epstein #files #murdoch #princeandrew
February 6, 2026 at 3:54 AM
Here's an email between a lawyer Matthew I. Menchel and Epstein talking about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Rupert Murdoch with a reference to now ex-Prince Andrew. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #murdoch #princeandrew
#doj #epstein #files #murdoch #princeandrew
Here's an email between Michael Wolff and Epstein about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #FCPA 👀⚖️💵
#doj #epstein #files #FCPA 👀⚖️💵
February 6, 2026 at 3:48 AM
Here's an email between Michael Wolff and Epstein about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #FCPA 👀⚖️💵
#doj #epstein #files #FCPA 👀⚖️💵
This is an email between diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen and Epstein about a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files 👀⚖️💵
#doj #epstein #files 👀⚖️💵
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
This is an email between diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen and Epstein about a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files 👀⚖️💵
#doj #epstein #files 👀⚖️💵
Here's French banker A. de Rothschild emailing Epstein about alleged $4 billion fraudster Jho Low from the 1MDB scandal.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #jholow 👀💵
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #jholow 👀💵
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Here's French banker A. de Rothschild emailing Epstein about alleged $4 billion fraudster Jho Low from the 1MDB scandal.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #jholow 👀💵
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #jholow 👀💵
Here's a fundraising email for Senator Mitch McConnell to Epstein.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #moneyinpolitics 💵🗳️
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #moneyinpolitics 💵🗳️
February 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Here's a fundraising email for Senator Mitch McConnell to Epstein.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #moneyinpolitics 💵🗳️
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
#doj #epstein #files #moneyinpolitics 💵🗳️
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🚨BREAKING: The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) launched an investigation and issued new guidance that could severely undercut efforts to expand voting among college students ahead of the 2026 elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programs
College students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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BREAKING: Virginia Democrats have unveiled their plan to pick up four more seats in Congress, giving the public their first look at a map meant to counter President Donald Trump’s gerrymandering gains in GOP-controlled states. www.democracy-docket.com/news-alerts/...
Virginia Democrats release proposed map aimed at picking up 4 congressional seats
Virginia’s congressional delegation could look a lot more blue.
www.democracydocket.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:44 AM
BREAKING: Virginia Democrats have unveiled their plan to pick up four more seats in Congress, giving the public their first look at a map meant to counter President Donald Trump’s gerrymandering gains in GOP-controlled states. www.democracy-docket.com/news-alerts/...
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"Extraordinary circumstances"
A judge ruled Elon Musk can be forced to testify in a lawsuit brought by government workers and contractors who accused him of unlawfully directing the dissolution of USAID while he was a senior Trump adviser
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
A judge ruled Elon Musk can be forced to testify in a lawsuit brought by government workers and contractors who accused him of unlawfully directing the dissolution of USAID while he was a senior Trump adviser
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 6:45 PM
"Extraordinary circumstances"
A judge ruled Elon Musk can be forced to testify in a lawsuit brought by government workers and contractors who accused him of unlawfully directing the dissolution of USAID while he was a senior Trump adviser
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
A judge ruled Elon Musk can be forced to testify in a lawsuit brought by government workers and contractors who accused him of unlawfully directing the dissolution of USAID while he was a senior Trump adviser
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
(Bloomberg) - Elon Musk can be forced to testify in a lawsuit brought by government workers and contractors who accused him of unlawfully directing the dissolution of the [USAID] while he was a senior White House adviser, a judge ruled.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
February 5, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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ok, whoa. the DOJ just told me that the unredacted version of the document in question contains an image of a victim’s face overlayed on the face of the Mona Lisa image. so, that's why it's redacted. jesus christ
cool. glad we protected her identity at least www.404media.co/the-doj-reda...
The DOJ Redacted a Photo of the Mona Lisa in the Epstein Files
While Epstein’s victims endure the fallout of their photos and names being exposed in the Department of Justice’s latest tranche of files, investigators redacted the identity of the most famous portra...
www.404media.co
February 5, 2026 at 10:26 PM
ok, whoa. the DOJ just told me that the unredacted version of the document in question contains an image of a victim’s face overlayed on the face of the Mona Lisa image. so, that's why it's redacted. jesus christ
I can’t express how incredibly rare it for cabinet members to be impeached. We’ve only had two in our history. It’s also rare for doctors and scientists to call for HHS secretary to be impeached. But well deserved. 🩺⚕️💊 #rfkjr
BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:47 PM
I can’t express how incredibly rare it for cabinet members to be impeached. We’ve only had two in our history. It’s also rare for doctors and scientists to call for HHS secretary to be impeached. But well deserved. 🩺⚕️💊 #rfkjr
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When this is over, and it is warmer, please consider a trip to the Twin Cities. It’s a gorgeous, generous place with great museums and cultural spots, and a walk/blade/bike around the lakes cannot be beat.
With employees afraid to work and customers fearful, Minneapolis businesses are losing $10 million to $20 million in sales a week, according to city estimates.
Minneapolis businesses losing millions in sales each week as ICE operation continues
Immigrant-owned businesses are bearing the brunt of the losses from Operation Metro Surge, but effects are widespread.
bit.ly
February 5, 2026 at 9:26 PM
When this is over, and it is warmer, please consider a trip to the Twin Cities. It’s a gorgeous, generous place with great museums and cultural spots, and a walk/blade/bike around the lakes cannot be beat.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Read it all please.
‘One officer told me that I "had no chance of returning to Minnesota" and that "the best thing for (me] is self-deportation." …
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
She offered me $2600 to self-deport.
I refused.
I wanted to talk to my attorney.
They didn't tell me the judge had already ordered my release and return to Minnesota.’
February 5, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Read it all please.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Seems short-sighted at best. #SBA #Greencard
The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won't be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
SBA to bar green card holders from applying for small business loans
The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won't be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1.
www.10news.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Seems short-sighted at best. #SBA #Greencard
🙌🏾 Rep. Jackson
the man in this video is Rep. Jonathan Jackson of Illinois
wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
February 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM
🙌🏾 Rep. Jackson
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A bus stop near Tesla's flagship store in London. Imagine a Super Bowl ad that showed only this.
February 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
A bus stop near Tesla's flagship store in London. Imagine a Super Bowl ad that showed only this.
wow -- with Trump standing behind him, a man (not sure who he is) offers this prayer: "We pray that he would be mindful of the poor and that he would be invested in the alleviation of suffering happening in the families preparing to bury their loved ones in Minneapolis."
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Jeffrey Epstein’s brother Mark sent a tip to the FBI accusing Trump of authorizing his murder:
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
“I have reason to believe he was killed because he was about to name names. I believe Present Trump authorized is murder.“
February 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Yikes, Yale #epstein
Yale prof David Gelernter defends his letter urging Epstein to hire "v small goodlooking blonde" student by saying that he was "keep[ing] the potential boss's habits in mind."
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
This creep shouldn't be allowed anywhere near students.
yaledailynews.com/articles/gel...
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Yikes, Yale #epstein
Looks like some heads are starting to roll. Hope he enjoys being unemployed.
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
Wall Street Lawyer Stepping Down As Chair Following Epstein Revelations: Report
www.huffpost.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:31 PM
👀⚖️👇🏾 #edmartin
BREAKING: Ed Martin was found, per CNN below, by DOJ to have violated GJ secrecy and also apparently lied about it.
If the reporting is accurate, both are federal crimes. Will Martin be charged, given how quick a trigger this DOJ has re Letitia James & James Comey?
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/04/p...
If the reporting is accurate, both are federal crimes. Will Martin be charged, given how quick a trigger this DOJ has re Letitia James & James Comey?
edition.cnn.com/2026/02/04/p...
Justice Department review found Trump ally Ed Martin improperly leaked grand jury material in probe of president’s foes | CNN Politics
A Justice Department review found that Ed Martin improperly handled grand jury materials that were part of an investigation targeting Donald Trump’s political enemies, at least two sources familiar wi...
edition.cnn.com
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
👀⚖️👇🏾 #edmartin
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"The Education Department, in a court filing Wednesday, moved to dismiss its appeal. It leaves in place a federal judge’s August decision finding that the anti-DEI effort violated the First Amendment and federal procedural rules."
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colle...
apnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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