When a federal judge says the Justice Department may have “indicted first and investigated later,” that’s a flashing red light over the temple of American justice. That’s what Judge William Fitzpatrick said this week in the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, who’s accused of lying to Congress back in 2020 about FBI…
Justice, Reputation & the Peril of Precedent
In the unfolding case where Letitia James stands accused of mortgage fraud, the stakes go well beyond her own future. At its heart, this is a question about the character of our justice system: Does it serve justice or is it serving someone’s agenda? As Proverbs 16:11 reminds us: “A just weight and balance are…
A Look at the LaMonica McIver Assault Case
Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) has been charged for allegedly assaulting federal officers during a visit to a New Jersey ICE facility. For those of us who value both the rule of law and the God-given rights protected by our Constitution, it’s time to hit the brakes and ask a serious question: is this a legitimate…
A Felony Conviction and the Oval Office: The Perils of Presidential Immunity and Moral Compromise
The sentencing of Donald Trump to an unconditional discharge in his hush-money case—a conviction that leaves him as the first U.S. president-elect with a felony on his record—marks an extraordinary chapter in American legal, political, and moral history. Justice Merchan's decision, though couched in high-minded language about respecting the office of the presidency, sets a…
The Manhattan Hush Money Case – Delay, Denial, or Dismissal?
The news that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s team opposes throwing out the hush money case against Donald Trump while simultaneously entertaining an indefinite delay of his sentencing raises some interesting questions. This situation feels like walking a tightrope over a circus of legal, moral, and political chaos. Let’s unpack this spectacle. The Case in…
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