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Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes

Professor known for 'torture memos' will advise conspiracy probe focused on perceived Trump foes

Summary

A law professor known for writing memos supporting harsh interrogation methods after 9/11 will help prosecutors investigate if law enforcement and intelligence officials worked together against President Donald Trump. He confirmed he is assisting Joe diGenova in this probe.

Key Facts

  • The law professor is John Yoo.
  • John Yoo wrote memos after the September 11, 2001 terror attacks that justified tough interrogation techniques.
  • He is now advising prosecutors investigating a possible criminal conspiracy against President Donald Trump.
  • The investigation looks at whether officials who examined Trump over the past decade conspired against him.
  • Joe diGenova is leading the team of prosecutors in this probe.
  • John Yoo confirmed his involvement by email to the Associated Press.
  • The focus is on perceived enemies of President Trump within law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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