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Have you ever felt like the rules apply differently to different people? That sentiment is at the heart of a recent critique leveled against the Department of Justice (DOJ) by legal expert Glenn Kirschner. In an appearance on ‘The Legal Breakdown’ with YouTuber Brian Tyler Cohen, Kirschner didn’t hold back, describing the DOJ’s approach to high-profile cases as having a “searing inconsistency.”

Contrasting Cases: Cole Jr. vs. Oath Keepers & Proud Boys

Kirschner pointed to a stark contrast in how the DOJ handles different cases. He highlighted the situation of Brian Cole Jr., a Black man facing new, severe charges for allegedly planting pipe bombs before the January 6th insurrection. Simultaneously, he noted, the DOJ under the Trump administration was reportedly seeking to drop convictions against members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, paramilitary groups involved in the insurrection.

“Here we are piling charges on Brian Cole when at virtually the same time, Donald Trump’s dirty DOJ leadership is trying to dismiss the convictions of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys who were convicted of seditious conspiracy,” Kirschner stated. He summarized the perceived lack of logic by saying, “There is no rhyme or reason to what this Department of Justice does.”

The January 6th Insurrection and Legal Ramifications

While Cole Jr. faces charges including attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and committing an act of terrorism, potentially leading to a life sentence, the DOJ’s stance on the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers appears to be shifting. Despite their convictions for seditious conspiracy related to their roles in the January 6th events, the DOJ has asked the court to drop their cases as appeal deadlines loom.

Kirschner found this decision “bizarre,” questioning the underlying principles. He posed a critical question: “Are we supposed to like and reward election deniers who commit massive felony crimes? Are we supposed to dislike and prosecute election deniers who commit massive, potentially violent crimes?”

Broader Scrutiny and Internal Concerns

This isn’t the first time the DOJ’s actions have come under fire. For months, the department has faced scrutiny from Congress and legal professionals regarding its handling of various high-profile matters, including the Jeffrey Epstein files and white-collar crime cases. Even within the legal community, there are discussions about perceived inconsistencies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche commented on this internal dynamic, suggesting that some lawyers might benefit from aligning their public statements with their private counsel. He noted during a conference, “If you publicly claim we are not enforcing white-collar crime aggressively enough, but privately insist that your clients are the victims of overreach, we notice that inconsistency.” This points to a broader conversation about how legal strategies and public narratives are managed.