David Iglesias

Bush Administration Fires Seven U.S. Attorneys in Coordinated Purge

2006-12-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Bush administration Justice Department fires seven U.S. attorneys in coordinated operation later determined to be politically motivated retaliation. Fired prosecutors included David Iglesias (New Mexico), Carol Lam (California), Daniel Bogden (Nevada), Paul Charlton (Arizona), Margaret Chiara …

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Bush Administration Fires 9 U.S. Attorneys for Political Reasons

2006-12-07 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

The Bush administration fired 9 U.S. attorneys in an unprecedented midterm purge for what investigators determined were largely political reasons. Seven prosecutors were ordered to resign on December 7, 2006, including David Iglesias (New Mexico), Carol Lam (Southern California), and John McKay …

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