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There is so much more to say about Martin, including bar complaints that went nowhere (we are looking at you - DC and Missouri Bars). But it's waaaaay more than we can fit in a Bluesky thread. Why don’t you give it a read yourself?
Edward (Ed) Robert Martin | The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
There is so much more to say about Martin, including bar complaints that went nowhere (we are looking at you - DC and Missouri Bars). But it's waaaaay more than we can fit in a Bluesky thread. Why don’t you give it a read yourself?
As an Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Martin focused heavily on punishing prosecutors who worked on J6 riot cases. He demoted or fired a number of J6 career prosecutors.
D.C. U.S. attorney fires Jan. 6 prosecutors, launches new probes
The lawyer and pro-Trump podcaster has fired Jan. 6 prosecutors, launched investigations of the Capitol riot investigation and threatened a Democrat with an inquiry.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
As an Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, Martin focused heavily on punishing prosecutors who worked on J6 riot cases. He demoted or fired a number of J6 career prosecutors.
DOJ’s Principles of Federal Prosecution prohibit prosecutors from shaming individuals against whom they do not intend to bring charges.
www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-2700...
www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-2700...
9-27.000 - Principles of Federal Prosecution
www.justice.gov
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
DOJ’s Principles of Federal Prosecution prohibit prosecutors from shaming individuals against whom they do not intend to bring charges.
www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-2700...
www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-2700...
Martin explicitly threatened to investigate certain officials, and “shame" them publicly if the investigation yielded no criminal charges. If that's not bad enough on its own, you might be interested to know that...
Senate Democrats demand probe of Ed Martin's pledge to 'shame' Trump's opponents, other actions at DOJ
Senate Judiciary Democrats are pushing for an investigation into Ed Martin's early tenure at the Justice Department.
abcnews.go.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Martin explicitly threatened to investigate certain officials, and “shame" them publicly if the investigation yielded no criminal charges. If that's not bad enough on its own, you might be interested to know that...
Martin also signed the motion to dismiss another J6-related indictment against another J6 rioter, Joseph Padilla. At the time Martin, as AUSA, moved to dismiss Padilla’s indictment, Martin was also Padilla’s defense counsel, court records show. Seems a bit conflict-ish to us.
Bar Complaint Against Edward Martin — The 65 Project
Read The 65 Project’s complaint against interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin
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November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Martin also signed the motion to dismiss another J6-related indictment against another J6 rioter, Joseph Padilla. At the time Martin, as AUSA, moved to dismiss Padilla’s indictment, Martin was also Padilla’s defense counsel, court records show. Seems a bit conflict-ish to us.
Hale-Cusanelli was convicted for his role in J6 and received a 4 year prison sentence.
But as an Interim United States Attorney, Martin signed the motion to dismiss the J6-related indictment against Hale-Cusanelli, following Trump’s mass pardon of J6 rioters in January 2025.
But as an Interim United States Attorney, Martin signed the motion to dismiss the J6-related indictment against Hale-Cusanelli, following Trump’s mass pardon of J6 rioters in January 2025.
Motion to Dismiss Case – #127 in United States v. HALE-CUSANELLI (D.D.C., 1:21-cr-00037) – CourtListener.com
MOTION to Dismiss Case With Prejudice by TIMOTHY LOUIS HALE-CUSANELLI. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fifield, Kathryn) (Entered: 01/21/2025)
www.courtlistener.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Hale-Cusanelli was convicted for his role in J6 and received a 4 year prison sentence.
But as an Interim United States Attorney, Martin signed the motion to dismiss the J6-related indictment against Hale-Cusanelli, following Trump’s mass pardon of J6 rioters in January 2025.
But as an Interim United States Attorney, Martin signed the motion to dismiss the J6-related indictment against Hale-Cusanelli, following Trump’s mass pardon of J6 rioters in January 2025.
Ed, however, was less than forthcoming about his relationship with Hale-Cusanelli a few months later. In a written congressional testimony, Martin told Congress he was “not close to him”, and only recently became aware of Hale-Cusanelli's views.
Sure, Ed. We believe you.
Sure, Ed. We believe you.
Trump nominee gives misleading testimony about ties to alleged 'Nazi sympathizer'
Ed Martin, President Trump's pick for U.S. attorney for D.C., is distancing himself from a Jan. 6 rioter known for antisemitic views. NPR's reporting raises questions about his ties to the rioter.
www.npr.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Ed, however, was less than forthcoming about his relationship with Hale-Cusanelli a few months later. In a written congressional testimony, Martin told Congress he was “not close to him”, and only recently became aware of Hale-Cusanelli's views.
Sure, Ed. We believe you.
Sure, Ed. We believe you.
Here are a few highlights about Ed:
Martin referred to a known Nazi-Sympathizer and a J6 rioter, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, as an "amazing guy" and "a great friend”. Martin even presented Timothy with an award at a Trump Golf Club. This is Timothy in the picture , BTW. He seems nice.
Martin referred to a known Nazi-Sympathizer and a J6 rioter, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, as an "amazing guy" and "a great friend”. Martin even presented Timothy with an award at a Trump Golf Club. This is Timothy in the picture , BTW. He seems nice.
November 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Here are a few highlights about Ed:
Martin referred to a known Nazi-Sympathizer and a J6 rioter, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, as an "amazing guy" and "a great friend”. Martin even presented Timothy with an award at a Trump Golf Club. This is Timothy in the picture , BTW. He seems nice.
Martin referred to a known Nazi-Sympathizer and a J6 rioter, Timothy Hale-Cusanelli, as an "amazing guy" and "a great friend”. Martin even presented Timothy with an award at a Trump Golf Club. This is Timothy in the picture , BTW. He seems nice.
Absolutely.
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Absolutely.
We got you.
Drew Curtis Ensign | The Government Lawyers Database
glowlaw.org
November 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
We got you.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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