Sara Kropf
@sarakropf.bsky.social
I defend people. Lawyer/DC resident/Nats + Ravens fan/blogger on white collar criminal defense stuff. My kids think I’m weird. #StatehoodNow kmlawfirm.com
Rule 6(e) is pretty clear on this point. MUST BE RECORDED. And govt would have to show an “unintentional failure” to maintain the validity of the indictment.
November 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Rule 6(e) is pretty clear on this point. MUST BE RECORDED. And govt would have to show an “unintentional failure” to maintain the validity of the indictment.
Update. Easy recipe. I messed up the proofing directions so the air bubbles are weaker than they should be. Great flavor even without any toppings.
November 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Update. Easy recipe. I messed up the proofing directions so the air bubbles are weaker than they should be. Great flavor even without any toppings.
Timeline cleanse. Ruby, almost 6 months. Yes, she’s winking at you.
October 31, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Timeline cleanse. Ruby, almost 6 months. Yes, she’s winking at you.
Thank you spam texter, thank you.
October 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Thank you spam texter, thank you.
The USAO then takes the indictment from the LOCAL grand jury on a FEDERAL charge to FEDERAL court.
USAO: "Hi, here's indictment to return. Just sign real quick, thx."
Magistrate: <reviewing doc> "um, wtf?"
He writes, "At a minimum, this is very unseemly; more than likely, it is unlawful."
/3
USAO: "Hi, here's indictment to return. Just sign real quick, thx."
Magistrate: <reviewing doc> "um, wtf?"
He writes, "At a minimum, this is very unseemly; more than likely, it is unlawful."
/3
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The USAO then takes the indictment from the LOCAL grand jury on a FEDERAL charge to FEDERAL court.
USAO: "Hi, here's indictment to return. Just sign real quick, thx."
Magistrate: <reviewing doc> "um, wtf?"
He writes, "At a minimum, this is very unseemly; more than likely, it is unlawful."
/3
USAO: "Hi, here's indictment to return. Just sign real quick, thx."
Magistrate: <reviewing doc> "um, wtf?"
He writes, "At a minimum, this is very unseemly; more than likely, it is unlawful."
/3
In this case, a federal grand jury refused to indict on gun possession charges.
Undeterred, DC USAO goes to a LOCAL grand jury in DC (local) Superior Court and get the LOCAL GJ to indict on FEDERAL charge.
Superior Ct has separate grand jury process from DDC. They are different courts!
/2
Undeterred, DC USAO goes to a LOCAL grand jury in DC (local) Superior Court and get the LOCAL GJ to indict on FEDERAL charge.
Superior Ct has separate grand jury process from DDC. They are different courts!
/2
October 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
In this case, a federal grand jury refused to indict on gun possession charges.
Undeterred, DC USAO goes to a LOCAL grand jury in DC (local) Superior Court and get the LOCAL GJ to indict on FEDERAL charge.
Superior Ct has separate grand jury process from DDC. They are different courts!
/2
Undeterred, DC USAO goes to a LOCAL grand jury in DC (local) Superior Court and get the LOCAL GJ to indict on FEDERAL charge.
Superior Ct has separate grand jury process from DDC. They are different courts!
/2
National Guard in downtown DC. Keeping ….the Hermes store safe. This is in CityCenter where Stephen Miller used to have a condo.
September 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
National Guard in downtown DC. Keeping ….the Hermes store safe. This is in CityCenter where Stephen Miller used to have a condo.
Timeline cleanse. Ruby age 4 months.
September 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Timeline cleanse. Ruby age 4 months.
I’m sorry it is a hard time right now. Our puppy Ruby tried to eat a parsnip last night. I’m not sure it’s “good” but it made us smile.
September 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I’m sorry it is a hard time right now. Our puppy Ruby tried to eat a parsnip last night. I’m not sure it’s “good” but it made us smile.
Don’t worry @theglipper.bsky.social. We have replaced the youngest with Ruby.
August 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Don’t worry @theglipper.bsky.social. We have replaced the youngest with Ruby.
Thank goodness we have these soldiers in DC today. Zoomed out for context to show the dangerous situation on the National Mall this morning.
August 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Thank goodness we have these soldiers in DC today. Zoomed out for context to show the dangerous situation on the National Mall this morning.
Parenting in Washington DC circa 2025.
August 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Parenting in Washington DC circa 2025.
Ho hum. Not much going on in DC today. So this opinion today by the WASHINGTON Post’s editorial board seems just right.
August 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Ho hum. Not much going on in DC today. So this opinion today by the WASHINGTON Post’s editorial board seems just right.
I mean, who needs receipts? Just go out and accuse a well respected judge of ethics violations based on Fox News, why don’t you?
July 29, 2025 at 9:26 PM
I mean, who needs receipts? Just go out and accuse a well respected judge of ethics violations based on Fox News, why don’t you?
Things are tough right now. Please enjoy these “butter swim biscuits.”
June 28, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Things are tough right now. Please enjoy these “butter swim biscuits.”
I was in Mooresville NC today. Maybe 500+ people?
June 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
I was in Mooresville NC today. Maybe 500+ people?
Not quite hold my beer but getting there.
June 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Not quite hold my beer but getting there.
Getting warmed up this morning with my 80 year old mom.
June 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Getting warmed up this morning with my 80 year old mom.
An interesting take on losing a fair election.
June 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
An interesting take on losing a fair election.
I always thought that a “swing” happened if the bat crossed the plate before the batter could check it. Turns out it has to do with the angle of the bat.
May 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
I always thought that a “swing” happened if the bat crossed the plate before the batter could check it. Turns out it has to do with the angle of the bat.
Kind of ridiculously proud of our firm’s small role in all of the pushback.
April 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Kind of ridiculously proud of our firm’s small role in all of the pushback.
Trial day. My favorite kind of day.
Also can someone please go into business with me to design attractive and functional trial bags?
Also can someone please go into business with me to design attractive and functional trial bags?
April 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Trial day. My favorite kind of day.
Also can someone please go into business with me to design attractive and functional trial bags?
Also can someone please go into business with me to design attractive and functional trial bags?
I love hearing from my readers. And yes, Daniel, I agree that I am not up to *that* job.
March 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I love hearing from my readers. And yes, Daniel, I agree that I am not up to *that* job.