Ally of DOJ pardon attorney seeks to join board of Trump's $1.7+ billion fund
A Republican lawyer and close ally of Ed Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, has submitted a request to the Justice Department to join a panel that will dispense over $1.7 billion to people who claim they were victims of legal "weaponization," according to a letter obtained by CBS News.
TL;DR
- Republican lawyer Mike Howell has requested to join a Justice Department panel overseeing a $1.7+ billion fund for alleged victims of legal "weaponization."
- Howell is a close ally of U.S. pardon attorney Ed Martin and heads the conservative Oversight Project.
- The fund was established as part of a settlement following a lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS.
- Howell has a history of advocating for individuals targeted by federal law enforcement for political reasons.
- If appointed, Howell plans to organize a national gathering for alleged victims to share their stories.