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Contempt Is Contagious: Trump Ally Fined, Doors Open for Contempt Against DOJ Officials

It finally happened.

A Trump ally was held in contempt, fined $2,000 a day, and told she could face jail time. But the real story isn’t just about her—it’s about what happens next.

For Judges Paula Xinis and James Boasberg, this ruling isn’t just legal housekeeping—it’s a door opener.

A signal that they can, and should, go further. Because thanks to whistleblower Erez Reuveni, we now have allegations (with receipts) that DOJ lawyers intentionally defied court orders, they think

Criminal contempt isn’t just possible—it’s overdue.

And if Judges Xinis and Boasberg need a model? They should look no further than Judge Donald Middlebrooks, who has never been shy about calling out misconduct and issuing real penalties—no matter who’s in power.

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