Open Thread: DOJ Attacks Former Employee Over New Black Panthers

July 2nd, 2010 10:18 AM

The Eric Holder-led Department of Justice is now resorting to attacks against its former employee Christian Adams after he's come out publicly criticizing its decision to refuse to prosecute the New Black Panther Party under voter intimidation laws. Adams is fighting back, however:

I was appalled and disappointed by the DOJ yesterday. They included a blatant lie in their response to my interview.  They told Fox News I had been “unhappy with my position.” Not only would this be a personnel matter they aren’t supposed to discuss, it’s a fairy tale. In fact on April 28 I got a promotion, so maybe they can let me know what position I was unhappy with. [...]

The problem with smearing me is that there are many others who know the truth inside the Department. Documents which they refuse to turn over pursuant to subpoenas from the Civil Rights Commission prove it. Testimony from other DOJ employees, which they refuse to allow, would also prove it.

Will he get the support he needs from his former colleagues or will the issue get ignored and swept under the rug?