William Barr decries ‘criminalization of politics’

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Attorney General William Barr gave a speech condemning the “criminalization of politics” while calling for line prosecutors to be reined in and Justice Department leadership to assert itself.

The Trump administration’s top law enforcement official spoke at the conservative Hillsdale College’s Constitution Day dinner on Wednesday as he faces public scrutiny over decisions in cases against Roger Stone and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.

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