What Conflict of Interest?
- The special prosecutor appointed to look into the politically charged case against former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett will remain in that post despite revelations he had co-hosted a 2016 fundraiser for now-Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx at his high-powered law firm and also cut a $1,000 check to her campaign.
Cook County Judge Michael Toomin defended his appointment of Dan Webb, saying in a court hearing Friday that donating to political campaigns was a routine practice for lawyers in Chicago and Webb’s contribution should have “no affect on his ability to be fair and impartial” in the hot-button case.
But let something similar happen on the national stage and watch democrats screech to the rafters about conflicts and recusals and conspiracies.
Labels: corruption
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
69 Comments:
How's this for an idea --- get a special prosecutor from outside Chicago, outside Cook County! Like they did in the Laquan McDonald case......
Then you don't have to be concerned how many politicians the special prosecutor donated to!
No one cares about this. We are are rock bottom. The camels back is almost broken.
Built-in appeal. Don't care so long as they spill the beans on masterminds: Kamala Harris, Corey Booker and the Obama family..
Kim is going nowhere; Soros is thrilled with his $400k investment. Never ceases to amaze me how inexpensively he can hasten the destruction of America- $14 Billion he donated to Open Society.
Maybe it's just me, but anyone that would donate to Kim Foxxxxx's campaign should be disqualified from any investigation for anything. Dan Webb, do the honorable thing, your career is now officially over, go to hell.
How can you tell when a democ"RAT" politician is lying?
THEIR LIPS ARE MOVING!!!
You know the Fixx is in when the judge isn’t even annoyed by Webs convenient lack of recollection. This is Chicago cook county. The most corrupt place in America.
Webb should back out on his own accord if he is any kind of honest attorney to avoid ANY appearance of impropriety.
I heard that today on wbbm news radio 78 (real news - real reporting) and laughed.
Unfortunately, it's really not funny.
The left is fond of chanting "no justice no peace ".
I wounder if their prepared to live it ?
“Webb, however, told the judge he simply had no prior relationship with Foxx and that even calling it an appearance of impropriety was a stretch.
“I don’t know Kim Foxx. I’ve never met Kim Foxx, to the best of my recollection,” Webb said.” (Chicago Tribune)
Hosted a fundraiser for someone he doesn't know, signs a check for someone he has no prior relationship with and never met. Why would anyone do that? Why is he doing this? He sure as hell doesn't need the money. Now it does reek of impropriety!
Sure as hell gives "the appearance of impropriety", doesn't it. This stinks to high heaven and is just another indicator that judges and lawyers are part of the same cesspool!
The FIX has been in from Day 1.
WHAAAAAAAT!
Just more swimming in the swamp. Nothing to see here will be the verdict. I gave that to you for free. Webb will charge hundreds of thousands of dollars for his opinion that mirrors mine.
I'm sure someone has written about the uncanny resemblence to Fire Marshall Bill from the old series "In Living Color". If not, check it out. You gotta love it! (google it, there is a lot more)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UpZZGeOP2Q
Built-in appeal. Don't care so long as they spill the beans on masterminds: Kamala Harris, Corey Booker and the Obama family..
10/05/2019 12:19:00 AM
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Appeal?? There will be no appeal process for his "findings." He will be portrayed as an impartial person who came and found out that Jussie and Kim didn't do anything wrong and it was the racist police who made him look bad. If you think he will "find" any links to Harris, Booker or the Obama's, I have a bridge to sell you. Even though there is a direct link to MO's Chief of Staff, he will say that didn't have any impact. Then following his "impartial" findings, his law firm will go back to getting city business and lining their pockets. He will have done his job. Give them cover for their activities, keep Kimmy in place and allow the SJW to change the narrative to fit their agenda. Welcome to "impartiality and transparency" the Chicago way!!! By the time the 2020 election rolls around, the story will be back to some white Trump followers with MAGA hats attacked him. Check out the Dave Chappelle Netflix special segment about Jussie.
This is 100% a conflict of interest. A special prosecutor should have no connection or ties to either side. And once again, Smollett deserves the full sentence of falsifying a hate crime just to further his career and push a false political narrative. It was an absolute disgraceful act and needs to be dealt with harshly and swiftly. If he gets anything less then people should be outraged. The Feds should have taken this case over awhile ago because Crook County has proven itself to be shady, corrupt and extremely biased yet again.
It has been proven in Webb’s prior conduct during Koschman / Vanenko case. His actions are to protect the Democratic Party......
He could find no connection between the Vananko battery which eventually killed Koschman. And the Daley family controlling the investigation. The impropriety is all over that case. And they still tried to seal it up!
Anyone else out in real world who had a child die from a crime then wait years for any answers or court will tell you the truth.
Webb is brought in as Mr. Clean, the guy who will find the truth as long as it goes with the Democratic Party lines.
Webb stands at the Microphone saying how extensive his investigation will be and then find no misconduct. All done for free?
A workmen is worth is wage! Do not trust Webb doing this for free! Then saying he never met Fox!
You can bet good money there are photos of Webb shaking hands with Fox just like the photos of Webb hanging out with Daley Family......back in the day.
Mr. Webb time to step down.
As for the retired Judge who requested the special prosecutor,
you should not take this without going to media and court!
It smells like the fix is in and they already have closed the case.
They need a new leader of this investigation. I do not want it, but find a non connected retired prosecutor or judge.
Signed,
35 years in CPD law enforcement and 15 years as a licensed attorney.
This is bullshit. Whether it “matters” or not - personally, I don’t care; professionally, a judge should care - both Webb and Foxx lied off the bat (omission of information is a lie), both knew the other was lying, both accepted each other’s lies, and thus starts a new ethics case in Chicago, with the judge setting and accepting the stage for a case starting in lies. Why is everyone surprised? It’s how we roll in the Windy City.
Well in his defense, foxx IS pretty forgettable. Even moreso back then when thankfully nobody knew who she was. Oh for those days.
Not a fan of Webb, but giving him the benefit of doubt. Companies are constantly donating to people all the time and the big guys and gals don't know about, it's SOP. It's just that his name is on the company. His group probably donated to every democratic and republican person running and he was unaware....with this said, this may help. He may feel he has to come to a decision now to uncover wrong doing and not cover it up. He needs to finish the investigation before the election and post results. Just what the MSM is reporting we all know she committed a crime....let's see what happens.
You write a check for $1,000 and you can’t remeber?
Ok boys and girls---one more time.
It was Foxx's people that dropped the dime. Why would they do that if the fix for Foxx was in?
They are afraid of him. They want him out.
This is exhausting.
Now, kees me you fool!!!!
It's kind of like feeling sorry for somebody named
'Marne', then you hear it's a guy who lived to be 93
in West Palm Beach. Go elsewhere with your sob stories.
Webb will be legit. One of the few. Can’t actually hate everyone else or you’d be a true democrat.
Hey, I'm walkin' here!
Yeah, and I'm on a Saturday morning radio show trying
to drum up more business. See, I own an insurance agency
and "work" M-F. My voice mail gets a heavy workout.
Meanwhile, I'm a gadfly, flitting all over town. Desk work
all my life. The premiums roll in like clockwork. I got so
much free time I'm on every fucking board in town. Pay
no attention to that 1-star review that says my shit is
overpriced.
I share "star" billing with a pet shop owner. And the
host used to be office manager for a plastic surgeon
catering to women. So it's a real shit show around here.
The host does a real good job at convincing the audience
we "work" just like regular people.
You need that notarized? Don't worry, I'll come to you.
Like by Uber. Yeah, I only charge two bucks but the
Uber guy is my nephew. It sounds a lot like Biden and
his coke-abusing son who got booted from the Navy.
We don't got access to Air Force Two so we make do
with what we have. I talk real slow to make you think
I'm real smart, but I'm just runnin' the meter. I'm also
in deep shit if you ever figure this out.
Recusal or rascal?
This is the "grinder" phase in which they hope the public
just gets tired and stops following the case. 2:31AM----
yeah the radio gets real creative with background sound
beds. NJ/NP: you really don't know if that sound bite is
live or 10 years old from the library. Remember, radio is
theatre of the mind. Good ole Orson pulled a fast one
with War of the Worlds. People thought it was fucking
real. Just like this Jussie bullshit.
All the city fools will still be pulling the D lever at election time. Fucking stupid assholes.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
You know the Fixx is in when the judge isn’t even annoyed by Webs convenient lack of recollection. This is Chicago cook county. The most corrupt place in America.
10/05/2019 01:40:00 AM
What dumb ass would not remember that they gave $1000 to a campaign? If this guy doesn’t remember I would call into question his mental fitness to handle any case.
50-yr low in unemployment and Jussie ain't working.
But he's an 'artist' who has to be careful with his roles.
With the chill in the air, there's a lot of openings for
deer crossing guards. I know it's just a temp thing,
but hey, it's money. Then you can temp for Macy's
or Amazon before Christmas. Get off your ass and
quit the starving artist crap.
So the judge that appointed Webb get to rule that Webb can remain as he doesn't see any issue?
Ah, the Chicago way!
As SCC showed yesterday, these connections are like
tentacles that go way back in time. Money always shows
up for these fools.
Who cares. When he’s found not guilty by a jury of his peers we’ll be called racist and he’ll be given a movie deal.
Even if he himself doesn't have a intrest in her, obviously his firm does. He's going to fight against the will of his own firm? This is going nowhere. Give Chicago it's own county already and free us suburbanites from the depths of this corruption.
Does George Soros have any connections or ties
to the recently appointed Maricopa County Attorney this week.
She was appointed to fill the term of Bill Montgomery who was an
a Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court.
Webb belongs at The Villages, an "Active Adult Retirement
Community." He's over 70 and still hanging on. Why?
You mean like Sanders, Biden? Yeah, expensive lifestyle.
He'll ride Smollett like a rented mule, then roll back the
odometer. I wanted that sub so fucking bad I went out in
20-below weather. That fucking bleach really stings when
it's that cold. I peaked in 'Mighty Ducks.' This is a tough
fucking business. I surfed the LGBTQ wave to score a job
in 'Empire.' WTF do I do next? I have no clue!
I guess that tells us all we need to know about judge Michael Toomin.
How much has he donated to Trump’s campaign?
To the best of my recollection that is what I usually say when I'm trying to prevent a perjury beef.
I call bullshit.
If Juss had just played it straight (pun intended)
he could be on Fire Island right now getting ready
for Halloween
I am a lawyer and I say this is a conflict of interest sufficient to warrant removal, for sure. I don't believe his excuses for a second.
And Toomin? He's smoking crack if he thinks the people of this believe his story about this not affecting Webb's ability to be impartial. Fucking machine hack.
All I can say is that Webb had damn well roll in with some heads, otherwise he will deservedly be facing a firestorm of protest, for sure.
OK Danny boy, time to produce or your reputation is toast.
We will be watching you.
I'm a Democrat,this is wrong and Webb should be replaced. Most of the people in my family, both Democrat and Republican feel the same. My friends, both Democrat and Republican feel the same. This is not about politics, it is about right and wrong. And, everyone, both Democrat ad Republican need to focus more on what is right and ethical and good the for the city and country and not what serves their party.
Remember this "if" and/or "when" this judges name is on the next ballot to retain. Probably makes no difference but a NO vote is better than a YES.
Weeb has 5 months to wrap this up by the March Primary.
KmmmFxxxUp 2020 isn’t happy they can’t shop around for a more’gooder special prosecutor.
I’ll bet $5 that Weeb retires after this no matter what he decides with or without an “acted inappropriately” finding but it will lead to a new trial, actually a first real trial for Juicey Swolls.
Put up another $5 on that KmmmFxxxUp is already judge shopping.
Part One; The CookCo Plea Down.
Part Two; the Making of a Federal Case.
Covering up or obstructing of a federal crime...should KmmmFxxxUp, Tchen, SpecialEd be ready for depositions?
WBBM, your local voice for news.
Yeah, Kris Kridel stepping down after 34 years and
saying "time to move on." Thank you, big corporation,
for the small town vibe in a cut-throat business. Instead
of a clueless Millenial we'll get news loops. Cheaper that
way and they don't ask for do-overs. Kids, that degree
you got with student loans, well it's almost worthless.
I Found A Million Dollar Baby (In A Five And Ten Cent Store)
Judge Michael "Me" Too-min
Makes no difference, the machine dummycrats continue to make fools of us. And RINO weirdo Webb is just another loser put in to clear Cabrini Kim and let Harris, booker and Black Jesus sparklefarts and Moosechelle slide. For that Webb will be rewarded by the machine.
Things were better in '92 when Rostenkowski was stealing stamps
If I give money to a cop its called a bribe. If I give money to a politician its called a campaign Contribution. Even though both have the same intent... I want something.
Word has it that Webb got Johnny Strabler, leader of the
Black Rebels Motorcycle Club, off the hook after he stole
a Triumph Thunderbird 6T. Our fact checker is still looking
into that.
So proud of our own local Robert Mueller.
danny Webb's name was atop of the 2016 invitation card for crimesha's 2016 fund
raising event
webb was listed as of 2 sponsors, headliners for the fund event
either the Cook County judge is too stupid to see webb's conflictor he is part of
the corrupt cook democrat party webb didn't remember sounds like blago,burke LOL
Off-topic but how often lately do we hear of the Daley family twice in one day? Son Patrick is best buddies with Joseph McInerney who owes Patrick something like $60,000 but yet Joe went to Patrick's wedding last week, after Joe files bankruptcy ripping off all his creditors: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/10/4/20894218/joseph-mcinerney-patrick-daley-cardinal-growth-sba-small-business-administration-settlement.....
And wow, Patrick's Russian pals in New York screwing over Chicago cab drivers trying to make a living: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/04/nyregion/taxi-medallions-chicago.html
The good ol' days ...... when corruption was king
Judge Toomin's remark demonstrates why corruption is still rampant in Crook County. Toomin is now elevated on my Election notes to a "NO" vote when he appears on the judge's retention list.
Retired .38 spl +P
As they say, The Chicago Way. Corruption is the foundation of this city, it taints all who come to it.
No one wanted to take on this pack of racist arses when Toomin shopped it around. All the State’s Attorneys of other counties did not want to get involved and be nationally called a racist if he or she re indicted Smollett or found fault with Foxx. Other private attorneys didn’t want to get involved for the same reason. So, he offered it to liver lips Webb who jumped on it. Webb’s lying about not remembering his $1,000 contribution to Foxx. Toomin has now decided that the contribution does not create a conflict. That is just plain wrong factually and legally. Watch for the big whitewash coming before the end of the year. It will be phrased in some legal gibberish about double jeopardy and the argument that prosecutorial decisions on charging are not reviewable.
Webb's law firm will make ten times that back from Crimesha's criminal cabal...
I think appointing Dan Webb was a big mistake. You need an honest, impartial, unbiased and fair law firm, like Jon Loevy and Art Loevy, to investigative Kim Foxx.
What's taking Webb so fucking long ?
All the police work is done, including video evidence. Of course got to drag it out to make it look good.
His law firm did pro bono work for the filthy corrupt George Ryan. Knowing this and the other shenanigans Webb has been involved with, I will not be disappointed when Juicy gets a slap on his touchy.
SCC History Corner
Q. How is Chicago like Washington D.C.?
A. Chicago was built on a bog; D.C. was built on a swamp.
Q. Why is jacking so endemic in Chicago?
A. Industrialist George Mortimer Pullman got his start raising buildings
using hundreds of men and hundreds of jackscrews. Mr. Pullman is
perhaps best known for his railway cars, but he got his start elevating
sinking buildings. So I guess you could say that Pullman, who once
elevated a hotel without disturbing the guests, was an expert par excellence.
It's routine to bribe in Chicago. Nothing to see here. Move along.
The only conflict comes if he rules her wrong. One can only hope.
No conflict if he rules in her favor. If he rules against her they watch the fur fly. But we all know that this is just the Chicago Way smoke and mirrors. Bogus investigation they can point to and say she did the right thing. Bet the house on the outcome. Not guilty.
Pull my finger...
A Tangled Webb
Dan Webb’s mentor, former Gov and former head of Winston & Strawn, has donated to Bill Conway, a Foxx opponent in the Dem primary, as has his wife. Rumor is Crimesha has been offered a do nuffin job at one of the big Chicago-based law firms in return for dropping out.
Don't worry be happy. The fix is in, it's always in, always.
A personal check he doesn’t “remember “ writing, hysterical. Wish I could write checks Willy nilly for a thousand dollars and not worry about it!
Or selectively Forget
A personal check he doesn’t “remember “ writing, hysterical. Wish I could write checks Willy nilly for a thousand dollars and not worry about it!
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He probably did not "write" the check. It was probably printed and submitted for his signature along with a stack of checks that he barely looked at when signing.
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