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Mark S. Zaid

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Attny handling cases re: national security, security clearances, govt investigations, Freedom of Information Act & whistleblowing. @UofR grad. Non-partisan

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Mark S. Zaid
5 months
Defend Democracy Against MAGA Lawsuits Help us defend @FPWellman against former Trump National Security Advisor #MichaelFlynn 's defamation lawsuit. Your support is essential to stopping #MAGA intimidation efforts. Please all RT! @BradMossEsq
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Trump, via Breitbart, released unredacted copy of property receipt containing names of FBI agents. Based on his history, this can only be interpreted as intentional to cause these Special Agents (one of whom I know) & their families grief & subject them to possible threats. 😡
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Mark S. Zaid
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My law firm will provide free legal assistance/protection to any #whistleblower who can confirm Pres Trump or VP Pence was provided intel briefings on these disturbing Russian efforts. We will ensure #WBer acts completely within legal boundaries.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I'm very proud that my law firm represents such a loser.
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Eugene Vindman
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I’m a loser, my wife is a loser, my twin brother @AVindman is a loser. We are a family of public servant suckers... #losers #HereRightMatters
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NEWS UPDATE: I can confirm this report of a second #whistleblower being represented by our legal team. They also made a protected disclosure under the law and cannot be retaliated against. This WBer has first hand knowledge.
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George Stephanopoulos
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BREAKING: Attorney representing whistleblower who sounded the alarm on Pres. Trump’s dealings with Ukraine tells @ABC News he is now representing a second whistleblower who has first-hand knowledge of events.
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Mark S. Zaid
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This is disgraceful and embarrassing. I don't know how else to describe it.
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Josh Marshall
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Asked whether the summary firing of LTC Alexander Vindman was justified Graham says Vindman was part of broader plot against President Trump by FBI Agents, CIA Agents and DOJ Lawyers.
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This is being projected on @realDonaldTrump hotel in DC now!!! Love it!!! @BradMossEsq @Scott_H_Rome @ProfSchooner
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Mark S. Zaid
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I watched today's hearing & repeatedly heard Members criticize & belittle significance of hearsay info. Yet same Members pushed to subpoena #whistleblower who they complain only has second hand info. #hypocrisy . Only reason is to intimidate & harm. #ProtectTheWhistleblower
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I've represented #whistleblowers , especially within Intelligence Community (spies), for more than 25 years. Strange, I've never lost one. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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Mark S. Zaid
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My law firm @MarkSZaidPC is proud to also serve on overall legal team for @ProjectLincoln & applaud/support this letter. We are more than ready to defend against any frivolous lawsuit from Kusner/Trump. Bring it.
@ProjectLincoln
The Lincoln Project
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The Lincoln Project’s legal response to the frivolous threat of a lawsuit from Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s lawyer. This will not be the last they hear from us.
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I will say again. Neither #whistleblower nor legal team had any contact with Congressman Schiff. Nor did the Congressman or any congressional person play any role in crafting or submitting complaint. Complete red herring.
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The Hill
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President Trump: "We've got to find out about the whistleblower because what he said has no relationship to what took place on my very good phone conversation."
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Mark S. Zaid
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At least some members of Trump's legal team also likely knew of Bolton's knowledge which, if so, potentially subjects them to criminal perjury charges or legal disciplinary actions for their statements before the Senate.
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Julie Davis
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Trump’s legal team has told the Senate that there’s no evidence Trump tied Ukraine aid to investigations. Turns out, Bolton heard him do so, and the White House knows about. ⁦ @maggieNYT ⁩ ⁦ @nytmike
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Slot taken! Away we go! Be prepared to be sued @USGSA / @GSAEmily . We'll be going after every e-mail you write. @BradMossEsq
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
This Administration will go down in history as one of the worst ever.
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CNN Politics
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Trump administration edits national stockpile website a day after it contradicted Jared Kushner
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Mark S. Zaid
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I have been litigating against USG for 30 years regarding classified records. Before DEM & GOP appointed Judges. I have never seen a federal judge disregard Executive Branch classification concerns to such an extent as Judge Cannon did tonight.
@ZoeTillman
Zoe Tillman
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NOW: Judge Aileen Cannon has denied DOJ's request to carve out docs with classified markings from her order halting the use of seized materials in the criminal probe and has appointed NY federal judge Raymond Dearie to serve as special master. More to come
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Mark S. Zaid
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This tweet is absolute LIE. No one on legal team has spoken to HPSCI Member or staff abt #whistleblower safety. We continue to receive daily threats & harassing comms that law enforcement takes seriously. Our last comm to HPSCI was to offer GOP written responses. #FactsMatter
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Paul Sperry
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BREAKING: The "whistleblower's" attorney has privately informed HPSCI staff that his client, a CIA officer, has not received credible threats, as Schiff has suggested;and he is not at personal risk since he nonetheless has been assigned a government security detail for protection
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Mark S. Zaid
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If you are journalist who wants to #FOIA @USGSA for any documents relating to this debacle & expose potential partisanship of @GSAEmily , my law firm would be willing to represent you pro bono in court. You just pay filing fee. Transparency is always important. Mark @MarkZaid .com
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Glenn Kessler
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Trump appointee at GSA declines to sign letter authorizing Biden transition - The Washington Post
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Mark S. Zaid
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Although I respect NYT reporters & count many among my friends, I strongly disagree with decision to publish any identifying details abt #whistleblower & I pleaded with them not to proceed. This not only causes my client potential harm but deters any future #whistleblowers .
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Mark S. Zaid
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Publishing details about whistleblower will only lead to identification of someone, whether our client or wrong person, as whistleblower. This will place individual in much more dangerous situation, not only in their professional world but also their possible personal safety.
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Mark S. Zaid
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It is insulting, embarrassing & disgraceful that this person sits as a US Senator, especially as member of #WBer caucus. #Vindman serves our country in uniform, risked his life in war zones, awarded purple heart & is a lawful #whistleblower . He honors America.
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn
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Adam Schiff is hailing Alexander Vindman as an American patriot. How patriotic is it to badmouth and ridicule our great nation in front of Russia, America’s greatest enemy?
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Something is really strange about this contract award
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Mark S. Zaid
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If SCOTUS agrees to allow the release of Trump's tax returns, especially before the election, it will be one of his worst nightmares.
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Katie Phang
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‼️ UPDATE: SCOTUS to hear the Trump financial records/income tax returns cases on May 12.
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Mark S. Zaid
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As an attorney, I'm particularly swayed by true facts. I would really like to see actual evidence that Government of Ukraine meddled in our 2016 election. @SenJohnKennedy , you keep repeating this assertion. Please produce even a scintilla of proof for public to review.
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Meet the Press
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"I think both Russia and Ukraine meddled in the 2016 election. I think it’s been well documented." -- @SenJohnKennedy on #MTP . #IfItsSunday
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@MillerStream As an American, it is this type of comment that destroys us, not that someone spoke in Korean after being honored. You should be ashamed of yourself.
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Mark S. Zaid
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1/BREAKING NEWS: I have been rep'ng @CapitolPolice Ofc #HarryDunn for 5 months & during that time he appeared in many interviews to discuss his #Jan6th experience. Only once did he receive a hostile msg UNTIL @TuckerCarlson 's monologue last night. Then things changed.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Again, #Harvard , I really think your admissions office needs a complete review of its decision process.
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The Hill
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Kayleigh McEnany: "Are we to remove from history George Washington? Are we to remove Thomas Jefferson? Are we to remove FDR?"
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I'm this decorated @FBI Agent's attorney. Yes, Senator, I coordinated w/FBI leadership to properly clear interview. She's been interviewed by congressional Intel committees w/ approval also. The disguise is simply to hide her identity from people like you who show no respect.
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J.D. Vance
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"An FBI agent working in counterintelligence." "We're not using her last name." (So presumably you are using her first name?) Did the leadership of the FBI sign off on this interview? Does our nation entrust its secrets to someone who thought *anyone* would be fooled by this…
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Mark S. Zaid
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I remember when CIA accidentally sent me classified documents 20 years ago & they threatened us with prosecution under the Espionage Act if we didn't immediately return them. No issue of foreign power. No issue of leaking. Mere unauthorized possession was enough.
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Mark S. Zaid
2 years
This is actually factually incorrect and there is far more to the story, some details I doubt the Congressman wants publicly known.
@RepTroyNehls
Congressman Troy E. Nehls
2 years
🚨BREAKING🚨 The @CapitolPolice Intelligence Division investigated my office illegally and one of my staffers caught them in the act. Thread🧵
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Mark S. Zaid
5 years
If anyone wants to lawfully become #whistleblower abt #MuellerReport info, my law firm will represent you pro bono to ensure information is properly revealed and individual receives as much protection as possible.
@dcolapinto
David Colapinto ⚖️⚾️☕️
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If AG Barr tries to cover-up the #Mueller findings there are legal ways to report it, but FBI & Intelligence Community #whistleblower channels are limited & employee protections from retaliation are notoriously weak.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I live in the United States. Not Nazi Germany. Not Stalinist Russia. Not North Korea. Here, we have the right to object to the policies - and indeed the person - who holds the office of president. I rep a lawful #whistleblower . Which country do all of you want to live in?
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Eric Trump
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Oops! You mean to tell me this was orchestrated?! People should go to prison for this kind of conduct... ‘Coup has started,' whistleblower's attorney said in 2017 posts calling for impeachment #FoxNews
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Mark S. Zaid
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"A member of Congress who calls for the identity of any lawful whistleblower to be publicly revealed against their wishes disgraces the office they hold and betrays the interests of the Constitution and the American people"
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Mark S. Zaid
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Btw, @Jim_Jordan , last time I interacted w/ @RepAdamSchiff was years ago when I rep'd #CIA #Benghazi #whistleblowers & worked closely w/ @DevinNunes , who was my closest congressional ally, & #TreyGowdy . DEMs never threatened #whistleblowers then. Why are you doing so now?
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Mark S. Zaid
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Our response to @Jim_Jordan . We will protect #whistleblower 's identity, not only for their own sake but also for all future #WBers . @AndrewBakaj
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Mark S. Zaid
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Today we filed #FOIA request on behalf of @NoahShachtman of @thedailybeast to @USGSA for disclosure of docs pertaining to certification of @JoeBiden 's presidential election victory. We cannot compel agency action, but we can ensure transparency. Litigation will follow as needed
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NEWS ALERT: We just filed new fed lawsuit against #Trump & two criminal defs for wrongful death of @CapitolPolice Ofc #BrianSicknick arising from #January6th insurrection/coup attempt. #Accountability Our legal team is: @PhilAndonianEsq @mattkaiser @noahbrozinsky @BradMossEsq
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Mark S. Zaid
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Yes, I would like to talk about this. Anyone else interested?
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Citizens for Ethics
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Anyone want to talk about how Ivanka made six figures off a business she claimed to have shut down while in the White House?
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Mark S. Zaid
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“When a #CIA whistleblower launched the #Benghazi investigation, #Democrats did not attack the whistleblower, nor did members of the administration refuse to testify before #Congress ” This is true & I should know. I rep'd several CIA #whistleblowers in this investigation.
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Greg Jaffe
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Short on facts, Republicans have turned to the "carnival barker" strategy, fears of the Deep State and, of course, the whistleblower.
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Mark S. Zaid
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BREAKING NEWS: I am now formally part of legal team, through @CompassRosePLLC & lead counsel @AndrewBakaj , rep'ing #natsec #whistleblower at center of current controversy. Neither law firm @MarkSZaidPC nor @BradMossEsq involved so Brad can continue to comment on WB policy/law.
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Mark S. Zaid
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It is time for journalists to tell @SenJohnKennedy he is no longer invited on their programs unless he reveals what documents he is referring to as evidence of 2016 Ukranian election interference. What say you @MeetThePress , @CNNPolitics , @FaceTheNation , @FoxNews , @ABCPolitics ?
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Mark S. Zaid
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As an attorney, I'm particularly swayed by true facts. I would really like to see actual evidence that Government of Ukraine meddled in our 2016 election. @SenJohnKennedy , you keep repeating this assertion. Please produce even a scintilla of proof for public to review.
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Mark S. Zaid
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It's time former Special Counsel #BobMueller speaks out publicly and defends himself & the #RuleOfLaw . The silence isn't helping protect our democracy.
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Mark S. Zaid
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END/If anything happens to Ofc #Dunn , Sgt #Gonell or other officers who testify on Tues (or their families), safe bet "direct" line of responsibility can be pointed to right-wing pundits like @TuckerCarlson . Words matter @FoxNews . Words matter.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I think most Americans now find any comments by the GOP on this topic to be offensive and absurd Senator.
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Lindsey Graham
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The 'Not Guilty' vote is growing after today. I think most Republicans found the presentation by the House Managers offensive and absurd.
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Mark S. Zaid
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For the first time in my registered Independent voting life - since 1988 - I am publicly endorsing a presidential candidate. If @GOP rejects @realDonaldTrump , I am willing to consider their candidate. But #Trump must be defeated to take America back. I endorse @JoeBiden .
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Joe Biden
4 years
Folks, tonight we secured the 1,991 delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination. I'm going to spend every day fighting to earn your vote so that, together, we can win the battle for the soul of this nation.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Anytime who looks closely at Cong Swalwell's actions will see he handled situation exactly as he was supposed to from a security perspective, and as an authorized holder of classified info.
@thehill
The Hill
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GOP leader to try to force Swalwell off panel, argues he is a national security threat
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Mark S. Zaid
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Hey @FBI , if this information was classified sounds to me like the Congresswoman is admitting to a crime. And if it was not, @SpeakerMcCarthy should remove her privileges for violating the trust she was afforded as a Member of Congress to review sensitive information.
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Acyn
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Greene: The FBI is stonewalling us and they would only let us see it in a scif. What I did after reading the document is made notes when I walked out and went to the table. I wrote down everything that I had just read.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Where we are today is where Russia wants us. And took us.
@julianbarnes
Julian E. Barnes
4 years
NEW: American intelligence officers have informed the Senate in recent weeks about a years-long Russian intelligence campaign to promote allegations of Ukrainian meddling in 2016. The same accusation Fiona Hill made Thursday. New details here:
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Mark S. Zaid
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If Trump loyalists try to shut down investigations into him, his family or associates, we need #whistleblowers to come forward. We'll provide pro bono legal representation to anyone who can lawfully reveal info from within US Attorney's Office or DOJ.
@New_Narrative
Mike Walker
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NYT story on Barr attempting to replace US Attorney for Manhattan who is currently investigating Rudy Giuliani
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Mark S. Zaid
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It should be made clear that #Vindman 's #whistleblower disclosures are protected by law & he is not allowed to be subjected to reprisal. It may be a legitimate, justifiable personnel move, but relevant oversight authorities should inquire.
@joshtpm
Josh Marshall
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Vindman booted from NSC via @TPM
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Mark S. Zaid
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State law does not prohibit open carrying of firearms, but does prohibit exhibiting “any weapon readily capable of lethal use” in angry or threatening manner in presence of one or more persons. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030.1(4). Their actions should have consequences.
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doncalloway
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A fellow lawyer from Missouri, a guy I know named Mark McCloskey committed an assault tonight in STL by pointing his AR 15 at peaceful protesters. He should be arrested and charged with assault immediately. The MO Bar should revoke their licenses.
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Mark S. Zaid
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This is completely and absolutely FALSE. Each of the unmasking requests, as stated clearly by NSADIR, was by authorized persons who provided legal justification for learning identity of US Person who was incidentally picked up in lawful foreign intelligence intercepts.
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Mark S. Zaid
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1/WHISTLEBLOWER NEWS ALERT THREAD ON ALLEGED "BIAS": In light of the ongoing efforts to mischaracterize whistleblower #1 's alleged "bias" in order to detract from the substance of the complaint, we will attempt to clarify some facts.
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Mark S. Zaid
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1/NEWS UPDATE: The DoD Inspector General Report of Investigation issued today fully vindicates our client then-Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Prof @AlanDersh , you and I have shared at least one client. You handled criminal case & I the civil matter. What in the world are you talking about! You know full well he was jailed on basis of violating terms of bail, not bc of any "guilt" of the underlying criminal allegations.
@foxandfriends
FOX & friends
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. @AlanDersh : Why does the government get to put Paul Manafort in jail without trial? There’s something wrong with a system that assumes guilt this way.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Having dealt w/FBI many, many times over the years, and having been subpoenaed before Grand Jury myself in client's prosecution, there is high hurdle to overcome to get permission to search attorney's office. No one should underestimate significance of this event.
@neal_katyal
Neal Katyal
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Most impt thing:its very hard (for really good reasons) for prosecutors to search attorney offices. Atty client privilege/requires supervisor approvals.Main exception is “crime fraud”—when atty helps a client commit a crime. So I can think of only 1 relevant client #nextshoe2drop
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Mark S. Zaid
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I often rep indivs in #securityclearance cases where violations occur such as inadvertently bringing cell phone into SCIF. Happens every day. Ppl sometimes lose classified access as result. A deliberate violation should guarantee punishment even for Member of Congress. THREAD 👇
@MiekeEoyang
Mieke Eoyang
5 years
A few words on why Gaetz stunt to storm the SCIF to disrupt Laura Cooper's deposition is a VERY serious national security problem. Note, I worked in that SCIF for HPSCI and handled cybersecurity issues while there.
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Mark S. Zaid
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"I am writing to respectfully request that you counsel your client on the legal and ethical peril in which he is placing himself should anyone be physically harmed as a result of his, or his surrogates', behavior," #ProtectTheWhistleblower
@oliverdarcy
Oliver Darcy
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Whistleblower lawyer has written cease & desist letter to White House: "I am writing out of deep concern that your client, the President of the United States, is engaging in rhetoric and activity that places my client...and their family in physical danger"
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Mark S. Zaid
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Much respect to @TheHarringtonDC for taking this position, especially at a time when no doubt funds are needed.
@Phil_Lewis_
philip lewis
3 years
The Proud Boys have made Hotel Harrington their gathering spot when they're in D.C. The hotel just put out a statement that they'll close January 4th-6th, when thousands of Trump supporters are expected to come to the capitol for a last-ditch rally. Many just lost reservations
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Mark S. Zaid
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I've represented multiple witnesses who have appeared as part of the Mueller investigation. None were screamed or shouted at.
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
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The inner workings of the Mueller investigation are a total mess. They have found no collusion and have gone absolutely nuts. They are screaming and shouting at people, horribly threatening them to come up with the answers they want. They are a disgrace to our Nation and don’t...
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Mark S. Zaid
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My firm (w/support from @wbaidlaw ) is rep'ing senior @CapitolPolice official to ensure client can lawfully reveal to appropriate oversight authorities, incl Congress, all they know abt #insurrection events of Jan 6, 2021. We look forward to working cooperatively w/agency.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Disappointed to hear @GOPLeader repeat falsehoods on @FaceTheNation concerning GOP talking points on nonexistent contact btwn @RepAdamSchiff & #whistleblower . There was none. WBer filed complaint on their own. Not partisan effort in any way. #FactsMatter
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Mark S. Zaid
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“You do not even have to be convicted of a crime to lose your job in this constitutional republic if this body determines that your conduct as a public official is clearly out of bounds in your role.” @LindseyGrahamSC , 1999 My how times have changed. #Hypocrisy
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Mark S. Zaid
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I get that evidence shows certain FBI officials didn't like President (and some didn't like Clinton) but fact remains that if FBI as entity or any individual truly wanted to have hurt campaign, someone would have leaked existence of investigation. No one did. #FactsMatter
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Mark S. Zaid
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@DOIPressSec @Interior Really professional of you. No legitimate ethics attorney or professional would ever approve a tweet like this. We will remember who you all are, and I really hope you don't think you'll be able to stay in DC and work among us. You will not be accepted.
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
On the other hand I've hung out with @DevinNunes many times.
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Jake Tapper
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Have literally never met @MarkSZaidEsq in my life.
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Mark S. Zaid
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@EricHolder @EricLiptonNYT And if you are inclined to blow the whistle, come to my law firm and we will make sure you do so legally and with protection @AndrewBakaj
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@MarkSZaidEsq
Mark S. Zaid
4 years
The Senior Editor of #NationalReview , conservative publication founded by William F. Buckley Jr., calls for President's impeachment.
@RameshPonnuru
Ramesh Ponnuru
4 years
In the latest National Review, I explain why I disagree with most of my colleagues on impeachment.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I don't need $1,000. Please give mine to a family that actually does need it @MittRomney .
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Jonathan Martin
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NEW from @MittRomney : “Every American adult should immediately receive $1,000 to help ensure families and workers can meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy.”
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Mark S. Zaid
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If he does, he will be personally responsible for anything harmful that happens. And let's be clear, @RandPaul will be acting as surrogate for President Trump, making him just as responsible.
@thehill
The Hill
4 years
JUST IN: Rand Paul says he "probably will" disclose whistleblower's name
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Mark S. Zaid
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Lt. Col. #Vindman has been removed from NSC post six months earlier than from when his assignment would have expired. Whether this is unlawful retaliation, we shall see. "Escorting" him off WH grounds was definitely tacky at a minimum.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I was one of the lawyers for the IC #whistleblower . This 2019 tweet was completely false and/or exaggerated. This demonizing what we were doing contributed to our receiving death threats. This is not someone who should be hired to appear on @NBCNews . #Shameful
@RonnaMcDaniel
Ronna McDaniel
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This is a stunning indictment of this impeachment charade. Schiff got a heads up on all this. His team then advised the “whistleblower” how to proceed, like getting a Clinton/Schumer lawyer who donated to Biden. Who’s colluding now?
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Mark S. Zaid
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What info freaked out so many senior Govt officials on Dec 14-16, 2016? If you really want to be transparent & honest, @RichardGrenell , then declassify underlying memo(s) for public to see what #Flynn was up to & why senior USGOVT officials, all authorized, wanted to see name.
@rebeccaballhaus
Rebecca Ballhaus
4 years
Unmasking U.S. identities in intel reports is a fairly routine process that occurs thousands of times a year and is requested by senior administration officials to better understand the context of intercepted conversations that are being reviewed.
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
"One-in-three feds said they are now less likely to report wrongdoing to the appropriate authorities due to attacks by Trump and congressional Republicans on the #whistleblower " If you didn't think that baseless, partisan attacks on #WBer had negative impact, think again.
@GovExec
GovExec
4 years
Poll: Majority of Feds Support Impeachment, Half Say Rhetoric Has Hurt Their Safety
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Mark S. Zaid
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END/Finally, the whistleblower is not the story. To date, virtually every substantive allegation has been confirmed by other sources. For that reason the identity of the whistleblower is irrelevant.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Except this premise & assertion is completely false. @RepAdamSchiff had no involvement w/ #whistleblower nor our legal team. Nor was there any coordination w/DEM staff on any substantive aspect of complaint. This is nothing more than #deflection & #disinformation . #FactsMatter
@EliseStefanik
Elise Stefanik
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I was the first Member to ask when Adam Schiff had access to the whistleblower & it’s now clear there was significant coordination between the whistleblower and Schiff’s Democratic staff. Our 1st witness must be Adam Schiff. Watch my interview from this AM with @foxandfriends 👇
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
A reminder that President Trump is an unindicted co-conspirator in Michael Cohen's felony prosecution. If he loses in November, he can be prosecuted once out of office (so long as statute of limitations hasn't elapsed).
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
We'll help defend pro bono!
@ProjectLincoln
The Lincoln Project
4 years
Nuts!
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@MarkSZaidEsq
Mark S. Zaid
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On behalf of USCP Officer Harry Dunn ( @libradunn ), we are issuing this formal statement regarding indictment of #DonaldTrump for events of #January6th . Please note Officer Dunn will not be otherwise publicly commenting on this matter at this time. @DavidLaufmanLaw
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
Take six minutes out of your day and listen to @SachaBaronCohen . His words here have incredible value.
@nowthisimpact
NowThis Impact
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‘If Facebook were around in the 1930s, it would have allowed Hitler to post 30-second ads’ — Listen to Sacha Baron Cohen slam the social media industry for facilitating the spread of hate, lies, and conspiracies
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Mark S. Zaid
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Another FoxNews story: “As far as I’m concerned, it is abuse of power,” Tom Ridge, former GOP Governor, Homeland Security Security.
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Mark S. Zaid
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President Trump praised Speaker Pelosi & said she should have impeached President Bush. The video does not lie. What will take for those partisans who follow him blindly to realize he has completely misled them as to who he is and what he stands for. Country over party.
@NumbersMuncher
The Darkest Timeline Numbersmuncher
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This video of Trump praising Pelosi and saying W Bush should've been impeached for lying is so great I can't stand it.
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
Yet again @Jim_Jordan lying abt facts. #Whistleblower never discussed any substantive info w/HPSCI staff. We have no idea if @RepAdamSchiff knows identity but we never revealed it or talked w/him. We offered more than once for #WBer to answer GOP questions. They chose not to ask
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Mark S. Zaid
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How disturbing to have a mass murderer invoke a US President as inspiration for hate. Even the worst prior presidents are rolling over in their graves embarrassed by where @POTUS has led us.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Media/USGOVT, please do NOT out identity of this #natsec #whistleblower . The story is not about the whistleblower. Focus on the allegations. Exposing the whistleblower will only cause this individual tremendous problems and threaten their employment.
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Mark S. Zaid
3 years
4/Officer Dunn, who would lay down his life to protect a Member of Congress, regardless of being a Republican or Democrat, will testify next Tuesday before the House Select Committee investigating the events of the insurrection.
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
This is a complete abuse of the Justice Dept to pursue this case for personal reasons. And it's legally unenforceable.
@steveholland1
Steve Holland
4 years
U.S. Justice Department accuses Melania Trump book author of breaking nondisclosure pact
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Mark S. Zaid
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Did the former President just unlawfully disclose classified information? Or just simply make something up to scare South Carolina residents to vote for him? I'm not aware of any acknowledged nuclear weapon that has that type of impact radius.
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Acyn
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Trump: I worry about their safety too. These people, everyone in this room is in great danger. We have a nuclear weapon that if you hit New York, South Carolina is gone
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Mark S. Zaid
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No words.
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Mark S. Zaid
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1/Thread abt COL @YVindman Military Officer. Attorney. Lawful Whistleblower. American Hero. Our effort to have @POTUS issue waiver to allow retirement in grade has been blocked. One must ask why? Why allow proven retaliation by Trump WH be continued?
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Mark S. Zaid
4 years
"For decades, the GOP cast itself as the champion of the FBI, CIA, Pentagon and other national security institutions. But over the past three years, Republicans have repeatedly turned on those agencies when necessary to protect Trump’s presidency."
@GregJaffe
Greg Jaffe
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The CIA analyst who triggered the inquiry still works on Russia and Ukraine issues, but when threats against him spike — often seemingly spurred by presidential tweets — he is driven to and from work by armed security officers.
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Mark S. Zaid
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I trust @SecretService agents have been tasked to interview #LinWood in light of his clear enticing threats to assassinate @VP . People have found agents at their door for far less credible & stupid outbursts.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Let me also be clear. Although 2nd #whistleblower does possess 1st hand knowledge of certain info, there is NO legal requirement for any #WBer to have such knowledge. Law only requires a "reasonable belief".
@MarkSZaidEsq
Mark S. Zaid
5 years
NEWS UPDATE: I can confirm this report of a second #whistleblower being represented by our legal team. They also made a protected disclosure under the law and cannot be retaliated against. This WBer has first hand knowledge.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Musk offers to enter legal contract. If you accept offer & Musk refuses to pay, contact us & we'll discuss pro bono legal representation to enforce offer. We're interested in ppl who were fired for criticism of White Supremacists, Neo Nazis or supporters of Jan 6th.
@elonmusk
Elon Musk
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If you were unfairly treated by your employer due to posting or liking something on this platform, we will fund your legal bill. No limit. Please let us know.
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@MarkSZaidEsq
Mark S. Zaid
7 years
Journalists: bring my law firm an interesting natsec FOIA request against Trump Admin and we'll handle litigation pro bono (you cover costs)
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Mark S. Zaid
5 years
I can confirm this fundraising effort for the #whistleblower by @wbaidlaw is completely legit. We would appreciate any and all support US citizens can give.
@wbaidlaw
Whistleblower Aid
5 years
We are working with anonymous intelligence officer whistleblower's legal team to raise money for their defense -- please give now, tax-deductible:
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Mark S. Zaid
5 years
There has never been any requirement that #whistleblowers were required to possess first-hand knowledge to file complaint. No law anywhere states that.
@kpoulsen
kpoulsen
5 years
What did you do this weekend? Donald Trump and the GOP relentlessly pushed a fake news story accusing Michael Atkinson of secretly changing an official government form to help the whistleblower.
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Mark S. Zaid
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Natsec #whistleblower @AVindman , who lawfully provided info re Pres Trump, today submitted his manuscript for prepub classification review to @DeptofDefense . My law firm is rep'ing him through process to ensure it is handled properly & concludes timely.
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Mark S. Zaid
5 years
Publishing details about whistleblower will only lead to identification of someone, whether our client or wrong person, as whistleblower. This will place individual in much more dangerous situation, not only in their professional world but also their possible personal safety.
@thehill
The Hill
5 years
New York Times defends backlash as critics say reporting puts whistleblower's identity at risk
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