Heidi Li Feldman
I just had the time to read #DoJ letter withdrawing Westfall certification for Trump’s alleged #defamation of E. Jean Carroll, that is, concluding he was not acting within the scope of his employment as President when he made the remarks over which Carroll is suing him. The paragraph pictured is a nugget of legal craftsmanship. #LawFedi 1/2
Jul 13, 2023 at 1:33amIvory for iOS
Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanJul 13, 2023
Outstanding job of showing rather than telling! 2/2
Show threadCookiefiendJul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman It's perfect.
Show threadProf. SundarJul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman
And the kicker is at the end,
“The "tone of [the relevant statements] strongly suggests that [defendant's] motivation ... did not spring from a desire to serve . .. the United States." Armstrong v. Thompson, 759 F. Supp. 2d 89, 95 (D.D.C. 2011).’”
With a legal reference no less.
Show threadHeidi Li FeldmanJul 13, 2023
@DrSundar Yep, that is what elevates the entire paragraph!
Show threadMycotropicJul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman #Ouch that's a difficult statement to contest.
Show threadtoxtethogradyJul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman Pure comedy gold😎
Show threadNorma Krautmeyer 🏳️‍🌈🍵🎨✂️🖍️🐈‍⬛Jul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman I delight in this sort of legal writing, thank you.
Show threadCafePleaseJul 13, 2023
@heidilifeldman
chef's kiss 😚🤌
Show threadBill Of Earth42Jul 15, 2023
@heidilifeldman a beautiful example of being the adult in the room.