Ousted Prosecutors Felt 'Leaned On' ; Testify to Pressure From Gop, Justice

The Record, Bergen County, NJ › March 07, 2007

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WASHINGTON Alleging heavy-handed political pressure, fired U.S. prosecutors testified Tuesday they felt "leaned on" by Republican lawmakers to seek indictments and hushed by a Justice Department official who did not want them talking about their dismissals.

Testifying before Democratic-controlled congressional committees, six of eight recently ousted prosecutors said they were fired without explanation. Several described what they said was improper pressure by Republicans on pending cases.

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Ousted Prosecutors Felt 'Leaned On' ; Testify to Pressure From Gop, Justice

New Mexico's David Iglesias told lawmakers he felt pressed by Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., last Octob...

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