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Emil Bove: “The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
The Justice Department will not tolerate the insubordination and apparent misconduct reflected in the approach that you and your office have taken in this matter.
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Emil Bove

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Bove criticized Sassoon's refusal to drop the charges against Adams.

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