2024-08-28 03:10:13
The general election is November 5th, and 60 days prior is September 6th. There is no written rule in the DOJ that defines this. It was discussed in a DOJ report in June 2018. This is a “Superseding Indictment”, not a brand-new case. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(81-4-146) Author
2024-08-28 04:41:38
Advanced voting starts in some states on September 6, 2024. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(70-4-24) Author
2024-08-28 12:41:26
Early voting starts in Mississippi Election Dates Mon Sep 23 - Sat Nov 2. Tue Sep 17 - Mon Nov 4 (with excuse) [Link][Link][Link][Link] CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(3-3-29) Author
2024-08-28 13:33:39
The 60 day guideline only applies to new actions. Smith filed superseding indictments which replace the original indictments. There are no new charges and this case is not new. Therefore, the 60-day guideline doesn’t apply. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(62-2-63) Author
2024-08-28 15:48:06 [Link] It quotes deputy AG Yates saying that if you don't need to take action that impacts an election 60-90 days out you should avoid it. Smith had 6 months to file a superseding indictment and more time to appeal the documents case. Clear election interference. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(5-1-8) Author
2024-08-29 11:01:07
"Justice Manual § 9-85.500 (“Federal prosecutors and agents may never select the timing of any action … for the purpose of affecting any election, or for the purpose of giving an advantage or disadvantage to any candidate or political party.”)" [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(7-1-3) Author