D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he’s “never heard of this happening.”
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim about widespread grand jury indictment rejections is questionable, based on available sources. While one source confirms a specific instance, the claim of a 'wave' is not substantiated and the 'never heard of this happening' quote is presented without sufficient context. The article exhibits moderate bias through selective reporting and potentially exaggerating the situation.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: D.C. grand jurors reject latest wave of Justice Dept. indictment requests
- Verification Source #2: Reports that a grand jury declined to indict two people accused of threatening Trump.
- Assessment: Partially supported. Source 2 confirms a specific instance of a grand jury declining to indict, but the claim of a 'wave' is not verified and could be an exaggeration.
- Claim: One former federal prosecutor said of the indictment denials by D.C. grand juries that he's 'never heard of this happening.'
- Assessment: Unverified. The provided sources do not contain this quote or any information to corroborate it. Without further context, the significance of this statement is unclear.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2 confirms a single instance of a grand jury declining to indict, contradicting the idea that all requests were rejected.
- The lack of corroboration for the 'never heard of this happening' quote raises concerns about the article's accuracy and potential for exaggeration.