[The Justice Department's view of the matter?] Nobody thought all that much of it in the office, ... We've got bigger fish to fry. |
As it is a criminal investigation we will not be able to comment any further. |
I don't know what the Colombian information is based on, but if there was any involvement of Islamic terrorist groups, we would be pursuing it to the hilt. |
It's at the judge's discretion whether the documents would be admissible. |
The department has not and will not discuss individuals who have not been charged. |
The government respects the right of any witness to meet or not meet with whomever they want. The majority of witnesses in this case are represented by experienced counsel who are in the best position to advise them on whether to meet with the government or defense counsel. |
The jury spoke, we had a verdict, and the verdict was clear, |
The pending prosecution is not about the guilt or innocence of the defendants. This is about lies perpetrated by a federal prosecutor and a federal agent, as alleged in the indictment. It's about perjury and the integrity and fairness of the judicial system. |
The team that Noel put together is going to remain together. The investigation should not be impacted. |
There were search warrants executed today in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation, |
There were search warrants executed today in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation. Since the investigation is ongoing, we would not be in a position to comment any further. |
There's suspicion they were part of the ELF movement. |
These pre-trial hearings are often changed at the last minute. |
We are not alleging any connections to any terror organization other than the FARC. |
We have not indicated in any manner that we are winding down. |