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Lynn Adelman, the judge in the Hannah Dugan case, released his thinking on jury instructions, some of which will be key on appeal. In some places he applied precedent for 18 USC1512 (a different obstruction statute), but not on others.
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#97 in United States v. Dugan (E.D. Wis., 2:25-cr-00089) – CourtListener.com
DECISION AND ORDER signed by Judge Lynn Adelman on 12/18/2025 as to Hannah C Dugan. This decision explains the court's resolution of the parties' written jury instruction arguments. Details in order. ...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Lynn Adelman, the judge in the Hannah Dugan case, released his thinking on jury instructions, some of which will be key on appeal. In some places he applied precedent for 18 USC1512 (a different obstruction statute), but not on others.
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Nicole is tempting fate here, bc if Trump invades VZ we'll be back sometime before the New Year.
But tune in to this one!
But tune in to this one!
Today is the last Emptywheel Friday edition for 2025. Marcy Wheeler @emptywheel.bsky.social joins us today to talk abt 4 Ways to Fight Fascism & the week's news. Join us at 3 ET/ 12 PT at youtu.be/Vo9kY3arN24 or nicolesandler.com; get the pod later at emptywheel.net, nicolesandler.substack.com
The Final Emptywheel Friday Edition (unless...) - The Nicole Sandler Show - 12-19-25
YouTube video by Nicole Sandler
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December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Nicole is tempting fate here, bc if Trump invades VZ we'll be back sometime before the New Year.
But tune in to this one!
But tune in to this one!
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Me and @thefarce.org on how Susie Wiles misrepresents how important the Epstein scandal is to Trump's political success.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O9Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O9Z...
"Young Playboys" Epstein and Trump Gone Wiles
YouTube video by emptywheel
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December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Me and @thefarce.org on how Susie Wiles misrepresents how important the Epstein scandal is to Trump's political success.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O9Z...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7O9Z...
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WaPo brings a much-needed focus on the people revictimized by Trump's pardons.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
WaPo brings a much-needed focus on the people revictimized by Trump's pardons.
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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The Epstein Files Transparency Act clearly states that the Attorney General "shall make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials."
Not some, but ALL.
Not some, but ALL.
December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Epstein Files Transparency Act clearly states that the Attorney General "shall make publicly available all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials."
Not some, but ALL.
Not some, but ALL.
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LOTS of entire pages redacted.
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
LOTS of entire pages redacted.
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NEW: Here is the link to the DOJ's website where it has posted some of the Epstein Files so far.
www.justice.gov/epstein/doj-...
www.justice.gov/epstein/doj-...
DOJ Disclosures
www.justice.gov
December 19, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NEW: Here is the link to the DOJ's website where it has posted some of the Epstein Files so far.
www.justice.gov/epstein/doj-...
www.justice.gov/epstein/doj-...
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That’s a legitimate crack in the MAGA superstructure, losing someone like Strickland. Hopefully the glue sommeliers that make up the UFC fan base will follow
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
That’s a legitimate crack in the MAGA superstructure, losing someone like Strickland. Hopefully the glue sommeliers that make up the UFC fan base will follow
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That short guy is Aiden Ross, a colossal piece of shit, who has personally been involved in getting Trump elected.
That face is him struggling to comprehend reality because he did this.
That face is him struggling to comprehend reality because he did this.
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
That short guy is Aiden Ross, a colossal piece of shit, who has personally been involved in getting Trump elected.
That face is him struggling to comprehend reality because he did this.
That face is him struggling to comprehend reality because he did this.
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Dayum, Adin Ross just got embarrassed so badly.
STRICKLAND: Participate in the UFC White House event?
"Just to go hang out with the fucking Epstein list? I'm good, dude."
"Just to go hang out with the fucking Epstein list? I'm good, dude."
December 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Dayum, Adin Ross just got embarrassed so badly.
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My face when my 11 y/o daughter told me she was asked out to a co-ed house party over winter break.
Sean has literally never been this mad. Lmao this was his face as soon as they asked about Pukas post game tweet
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
My face when my 11 y/o daughter told me she was asked out to a co-ed house party over winter break.
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BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
December 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: Elise Stefanik DROPS OUT of race for New York Governor and will NOT be seeking reelection in Congress
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BREAKING: Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her New York gubernatorial campaign – and she will also not be running for re-election to the House.
December 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
BREAKING: Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her New York gubernatorial campaign – and she will also not be running for re-election to the House.
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The Donald J. Trump Elise Stefanik drops out of NY Governor’s race and will leave the Congress next year.
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Donald J. Trump Elise Stefanik drops out of NY Governor’s race and will leave the Congress next year.
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BTW The Devil says "no refunds" on selling your soul Elise Stefanik
December 19, 2025 at 9:27 PM
BTW The Devil says "no refunds" on selling your soul Elise Stefanik
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I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this...
I think it would be a good thing if everyone hired or appointed by this administration died. Just fucking fell over at a single moment in time tomorrow.
I think it would be a good thing if everyone hired or appointed by this administration died. Just fucking fell over at a single moment in time tomorrow.
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this...
I think it would be a good thing if everyone hired or appointed by this administration died. Just fucking fell over at a single moment in time tomorrow.
I think it would be a good thing if everyone hired or appointed by this administration died. Just fucking fell over at a single moment in time tomorrow.
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/3 He’s never loved, he’s never been loved, and he’s never been happy, he never will be. He’ll die unhappy.
But not as unhappy as he deserves.
But not as unhappy as he deserves.
December 18, 2025 at 4:10 AM
/3 He’s never loved, he’s never been loved, and he’s never been happy, he never will be. He’ll die unhappy.
But not as unhappy as he deserves.
But not as unhappy as he deserves.
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/2 Has Trump ever felt joy? Has he ever had a truly happy day? Does he have any fond memories at all? Has he ever experienced anything closer to contentment than gloating, or smugness, or fleeting satisfaction in demeaning others?
December 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
/2 Has Trump ever felt joy? Has he ever had a truly happy day? Does he have any fond memories at all? Has he ever experienced anything closer to contentment than gloating, or smugness, or fleeting satisfaction in demeaning others?
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We can DEFINITELY enjoy the fact that Trump is miserable. He’s President and he’s miserable. He’s got supreme power and he’s miserable. He’s insecure, resentful, consumed by bitterness and rage and entitlement, incapable of being fulfilled.
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I guess it’s possible to enjoy the disappointment and humiliation of Trump supporters even as we plunge over the edge of the chasm.
December 18, 2025 at 4:05 AM
We can DEFINITELY enjoy the fact that Trump is miserable. He’s President and he’s miserable. He’s got supreme power and he’s miserable. He’s insecure, resentful, consumed by bitterness and rage and entitlement, incapable of being fulfilled.
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Second worst thing that ever happened to JFK
December 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Second worst thing that ever happened to JFK
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It’s always the ones you just assumed
David Brooks, who wrote in the NYT last month, "The Epstein Story? Count Me Out" is... in the latest Epstein photo dump published by @oversightdemocrats.house.gov.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
He should absolutely be fired by NYT for this. Major conflict of interest that he didn't disclose.
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It’s always the ones you just assumed
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I took my friend with only a high school degree to a fancy party and saw his face freeze up at the terminology being used by the elite. “Hebephile?” “Ephebophile?” I quickly asked him if he wanted to go somewhere else and he anxiously nodded yes and so we went to a Trump rally.
By David Brooks
By David Brooks
December 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I took my friend with only a high school degree to a fancy party and saw his face freeze up at the terminology being used by the elite. “Hebephile?” “Ephebophile?” I quickly asked him if he wanted to go somewhere else and he anxiously nodded yes and so we went to a Trump rally.
By David Brooks
By David Brooks
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Every time a Trumpist goes on TV and ritually humiliates themself to advance a stupid Trump point I remember the time that asshole Joe Francis was made to humiliate himself with a dildo on camera at gunpoint
FOX: If you cut something by 100%, the cost goes down to 0. If you cut it by 600%, the drug companies are actually paying you
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
LUTNICK: What he's saying is if a drug was $100 and you bring it down to $13, it's down 7 times
F: Not a 600% cut
L: But it's 700% higher price before. It's down 700% now
December 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Every time a Trumpist goes on TV and ritually humiliates themself to advance a stupid Trump point I remember the time that asshole Joe Francis was made to humiliate himself with a dildo on camera at gunpoint