Heidi Li Feldman5d ago

Do read this transcript, related to efforts of the federal judiciary in New Jersey to ensure a lawfully appointed U.S. Attorney there. Undercovered situation.

Read the entire document, I promise it is worth it. #LawFedi

Edit: only way to share this is via screenshots. Also at NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/17/nyregion/judge-quraishi-new-jersey-attorneys-office.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UFA.cDP0.TdXwJuyKyZ8n&smid=url-share

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Show threadJames Gleick5d ago
@heidilifeldman Heidi, I just want to you to your hard work in posting all that is appreciated. I read every word. What a train wreck. What a thrill to see such a smart and righteous judge.
Show threadAlex M. Dunne (he/him)5d ago

@gleick @heidilifeldman

The biggest "Oh, Snap!" of the day!

Show threadStargeezer Smith5d ago
@gleick @heidilifeldman
Heidi is the bomb.
Show threadHeidi Li Feldman5d ago
@stargazersmith šŸ™ @gleick
Show threadHeidi Li Feldman5d ago
@gleick Thank you.
Show threadRobert Bell5d ago
@heidilifeldman Thank you for posting thisā€¦.it must have been a lot of work!
Show threadHeidi Li Feldman5d ago
@cosmicspittle you are welcome - it took some time, but I really do think it is important for people see for themselves how sure the judge is that the executive branch is acting lawlessly.
Show threadBob Tregilus5d ago

@heidilifeldman

Wow, "Generations of Assistant U.S. Attorneys had built the goodwill of the office for your generation to destroy it within a year...But I'm telling you, you have lost the confidence and the trust of this Court. You have lost the confidence and the trust of the New Jersey legal community, and you are losing the trust and confidence of the public."

Is this heading to a mistrial on appeal, because the U.S. Attorney's office is not managed properly per the law?

Show threadrjohnsonmn5d ago
@elaterite @heidilifeldman Not a lawyer here, but it sounds like this is the sentencing phase for a plea agreement, so there isnā€™t anything to appeal (heā€™s pleading guilty). The prosecution absolutely screwed up this case and the judge is (I think) trying to find out how many people can be held accountable for this massive failure of justice. The judge wants to put all of their names on the record for this abomination.
Show threadBob Tregilus5d ago
@rjohnsonmn @heidilifeldman Ah, okay, but the defense asked for an appellate atty to join the case going forward? Ya, it's a massive screw up. That U.S. Attorney's office is an example of how the rest of the government is being run: It's shit show train wreck.
Show threadBernard Sheppard5d ago

@rjohnsonmn

The judge points out (line 21, page 10) that the defendant could be charged with more charges than he has agreed to plead guilty to because there was more evidence uncovered *after* the plea deal was done - and those charges aren't covered by the limited immunity granted by the plea deal for pleading guilty to the charges relating to the single victim that they knew about at the time.

The implication appears to be that there is direction from puppet masters to make this problem go away.

Edit: fix multiple typos due to replying from my phone. Sorry. What a mangled original reply.

@elaterite @heidilifeldman

Show threadrjohnsonmn5d ago
@BernardSheppard @elaterite @heidilifeldman Good point - thank you. They could add charges, but it sounds like they wonā€™t because it would extend the length of time that this case would be litigated forā€¦and the real risk is that everyone in the U.S. Attorneyā€™s office will be found to be operating illegitimately if it takes too long to finish this case. The judge appears to be very aware of their situation.
Show threadAxomamma, Antifa from birth5d ago

@heidilifeldman As a legal transcriptionist for over 40 years, that is a poorly formatted transcript that I'd be embarrassed to submit even on a rush basis.

Nonetheless, I look forward to the next chapter!

Thanks for posting it!

Show threadme_valentijn5d ago

@heidilifeldman
Either they're going to sort out their management structure transparently, or the courts are going to eat all of them alive, including the sacrificial lambs being sent in šŸ˜‚

And the gross mishandling of the plea deal in this case is an excellent illustration of the real impact their leadership dysfunction is having.

Show threadThe Lady (La Donna)5d ago
@heidilifeldman
Thank you for posting all of the document. That had to be a pain.
This was a very interesting read. If I had printed it, or read it on my laptop, I might've had a little popcorn for the judge vs knuckleheads back and forth. Yay, for the Court! Encouraging.
Show threadSteve Yelvington5d ago
Wow.
Show threadBlueDot5d ago

@heidilifeldman

Sweet, sweet schadenfreude

Show threadIrena5d ago
@heidilifeldman Fascinating read. I wish I understood the issues better, but it's a relief to see the rule of law being taken seriously in at least some of the US courts.
Show threadmatthew green5d ago
@heidilifeldman page 21 is *fire*