Rod Rosenstein

”We’ve created a political culture that has people taking pride in how nastily intolerant they can be- where rage is the paramount civic and personal virtue, and kindness is nothing more than collaborating with the enemy. What is anyone getting out of it?” washingtonpost.com/opinions/…

Robert S. Mueller III was an unparalleled public servant across six decades of post-Watergate American history, when police and prosecutors modeled integrity and ignored partisanship. Mueller emphasized three tenets for a lawyer of good character: speakola.com/ideas/robert-mu…

James L. Swanson, one of the nation's foremost raconteurs, tragically died yesterday at age 66. James turned his lifelong fascination with Abraham Lincoln and American history into an extraordinary career as a celebrated author and a gifted speaker. loc.gov/item/2021692097/?trk…

The President mistakenly called a serial killer non-violent. He should ask the victims! The Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office saved lives by convicting violent repeat offenders of the most readily-provable federal crimes, from fraud to drug distribution. aol.com/news/black-widow-kil…

“The Justice Department didn’t prosecute people unless it was justified by the facts and the law during President Trump’s first term, and it probably won’t do so in his second term.” cnn.com/2024/11/08/politics/…

Why has the important and prestigious #DOJ Tax Division Assistant Attorney General position been vacant for ten years? The lack of political leadership demoralizes employees, demeans the Justice Department, and damages tax administration. news.bloombergtax.com/tax-in…

Federal criminal tax cases plunged 72% from 2013 to 2023, from 1,215 just 342 defendants. #IRS’s 2,200 special agents average only 1 tax indictment every 5 years. Is @IRS Criminal Investigation Division failing in its mission by ignoring most perpetrators? taxnotes.com/tax-notes-feder…

"We're not just speculating." When #IRS employees create backdated documents to deceive judges about #taxpayers, the #TIGTA Inspector General should investigate the misconduct and pursue appropriate remedial action without prompting by #HouseJudiciary. law360.com/tax/articles/1837…

The rule of law is partly about the culture of the people, not just about the structure of the government and the rights enshrined in the Constitution. youtube.com/watch?v=EHqHjwNA…

An extraordinarily rapid response by law enforcement, apparently Maryland Transportation Authority Police, saved lives in Baltimore. America’s first responders are unmatched in preparation and dedication. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…

America is an 80/20 country, with 80% responsible and constructive, taking part, keeping the whole edifice up and operating.... But the 20% make all the news—outrageousness of every sort, hurting people or making threats or acting out in some ignorant way. wsj.com/articles/well-miss-m…

"Former tax officials say they fear a compounding issue: prosecutors’ offices in many districts around the country may be too understaffed or inexperienced in financial matters to even take on the cases that the IRS sends them." icij.org/article/inside-the-…

Department of Justice statistics show that criminal prosecutions declined in 2022 in every major category, and the total number of federal cases dropped to the lowest level since 1997, when the U.S. population was 25% smaller. law360.com/articles/1783198/…

Happy Constitution Day! youtube.com/watch?v=NQpZ9Rwj… "The lesson is that we are all keepers of the republic."

In a series of cases, #IRS employees have backdated documents to support penalties for conservation easement donations. “Misrepresentations encourage taxpayers to question the government." #tax #taxcontroversy #whitecollarcrime news.bloombergtax.com/daily-…

I look forward to joining this distinguished group in New York City to discuss the Supreme Court's 2022-2023 term on July 12, 2023.

While government employees do cross the line on political activity from time to time, "verified examples of people leaking law enforcement information for political benefit are relatively rare." law360.com/articles/1678635