Former Acting U.S. Attorney Under Investigation After Interview

Former Acting U.S. Attorney Under Investigation After Interview

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Michael Sherwin is under investigation for potentially violating Justice Department rules by discussing possible criminal charges related to the Capitol Riot during a 60 Minutes interview. A District Judge highlighted that such media interactions could influence the jury pool and infringe on defendants' rights. The judge emphasized that Sherwin's case should serve as a warning against similar media engagements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is under investigation for an interview related to the Capitol Riot?

A Capitol Police Officer

A 60 Minutes Journalist

A District Judge

Michael Sherwin

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the District Judge accuse Michael Sherwin of violating?

Interview Conduct Standards

Justice Department Rules

Media Guidelines

Capitol Security Protocols

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential impact did Sherwin's interview have according to the judge?

It could improve media relations

It could strengthen the defense

It could enhance public awareness

It could influence the jury pool

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the judge suggest Sherwin's case should serve as?

A lesson for media training

A guideline for legal discussions

A model for future interviews

A warning against similar media interactions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What will not be tolerated according to the judge's warning?

Unauthorized media conversations

Capitol tours

Legal reforms

Public demonstrations