Topic: Criminal Referrals

2 chapters across the catalog

Scop Christmas
Episode 1515 2:09:46 - 2:15:12

1515: Scop Christmas

Trump Prosecution Roadmap, Media Framing

ABC News reporter John Carl describes the January 6th report as a "roadmap for prosecutors" and a "historic initial step" toward criminal charges for Donald Trump. The hosts argue that the media is attempting to "psyop" the public into believing there is a clear legal path to disqualify Trump, despite the decision ultimately resting with the Justice Department.

Gap Focused Thinking
Episode 656 34:16 - 36:19

656: Gap Focused Thinking

Bank Regulation, Criminal Referrals and Eric Holder

A former bank regulator on Al Jazeera explained that the Department of Justice failed to reestablish the criminal referral process for banking executives. During the Savings and Loan crisis, thousands of referrals were made, but zero were made during the recent financial crisis. Critics argue that Eric Holder could have reinstated these referrals with a single email to regulatory agencies but chose not to.