Former Acting U.S. Attorney Under Investigation After Interview

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.

What was the subject of the interview that led to the investigation?

• Capitol Riot

• Election fraud

• Police conduct

• Judicial independence

What was Michael Sherwin accused of violating?

• Justice Department rules

• Federal laws

• State regulations

• Media guidelines

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

• Affecting the jury pool

• Influencing public opinion

• Changing the trial date

• None of the above

What did the judge say about Sherwin's case?

• It should serve as a warning

• It is a closed case

• It will be reviewed again

• It is irrelevant

What does the judge imply about future conversations with the media?

• They will be tolerated

• They will be monitored

• They will not be tolerated

• They are encouraged