William Fitzpatrick
Coverage of William Fitzpatrick in the Nexus archive.
- The ‘Presumption of Regularity’ Is Evaporating
The article discusses a shift in judicial skepticism toward the Department of Justice (DOJ) as defense lawyers increasingly succeed in motions to access grand-jury transcripts and challenge politically motivated prosecutions. Judges are reevaluating the 'presumption of regularity' due to perceived dishonesty in DOJ proceedings, exemplified by cases like James Comey's 2025 indictment.
- Judge orders pretrial detention for ex-CIA official accused of stashing $40M in gold bars at home
A former senior CIA official, David J. Rush, was ordered to remain jailed until trial after being accused of stealing $40 million in gold bars and falsifying military and educational credentials. Prosecutors allege Rush fraudulently claimed military leave compensation and violated rules by storing government-owned gold at his home, while his defense claims the gold bars are unrelated to the charges.