Jeff Sessions has lawyered up

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http://www.nationallawjournal.com/id=1202790695886/Chuck-Cooper-Confirms-Hes-AG-Jeff-Sessions-Lawyer

********************Charles Cooper, the well-known Republican lawyer, wasn't simply in attendance at U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions' congressional hearing one week ago to support his friend. Cooper is Sessions' personal lawyer, he confirmed in an email Tuesday.

Cooper didn't provide additional details on the nature of the representation—including whether it extends to the criminal inquiry into Trump campaign affiliates' involvement with Russia.

Peter Carr, a spokesperson for the Justice Department's investigation, declined to comment because the probe is ongoing. Spokespeople for Sessions didn't immediately respond to requests Tuesday.

Cooper's involvement isn't that surprising given his public appearance with Sessions on Capitol Hill. Lawyers typically consult counsel before testifying, so that they can prepare adequately.
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[Gothmog]

1. The AG has lawyered up

[MineralMan]

2. Funny, ain't it?

America's top lawyer needs a lawyer of his very own. Poetic justice, I call it.

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3. as has at least one of the president's personal lawyers. And his son in law.

and his vice-president

Don McGahn may not be far behind.

[Gothmog]

11. Further confirmation

Link to tweet

[oasis]

4. The squirmite is feeling the pressure. nt

[Catmusicfan]

5. Wonder why it took so long

[leftstreet]

6. So much lawyering over all that FAKE NEWS!!

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7. Trump was exonerated, donchaknow? nt

[The Wizard]

8. I do declare

Beauregard seems to have his ass in a sling. The boy is going to get the vapors and knickers in a bunch. Where's that fainting couch he asked as he clutched his pearls.

[GeorgeGist]

9. So in a Department knee deep in lawyers ...

the Attorney General needs (b)outside (/b) legal advice to prepare for testifying?

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10. if there is the possibility of personal liability, yes nt