Acting AG Todd Blanche's Comments Threaten To Toss Key Trump-Era Criminal Case

Todd Blanche's transition from Trump's defense team to acting Attorney General has thrust him into the center of a Justice Department controversy.

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Blanche's public statements about human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia have frustrated prosecutors.

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A judge is set to decide whether to dismiss the charges based on vindictive prosecution.

Blanche told Fox News the Justice Department started probing Abrego Garcia after a judge concluded the administration had no right to deport him.

Abrego Garcia's lawyers argued that Blanche did not come to court to rebut the presumption resulting from his own statements.

The judge postponed a possible punishment for Trump over alleged violations of the mordaza order.

The prosecution requested a $1,000 fine for each of ten posts.

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Blanche argued there was no intentional violation.

The judge warned Blanche that he was losing credibility before the court.

Trump complained that the order was a revenge and totally unconstitutional.

Blanche has reviewed potential jurors' social media comments and challenged one juror.

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The judge warned Blanche that he would not tolerate any intimidation.

Enforcing the mordaza order with Trump is challenging.

The possibility of jail time looms but would be unprecedented for a former president.

Trump faces multiple criminal trials while leading in national polls.