Former DOJ Lawyer Says Senators' Questions Led to Death Threats
Former DOJ lawyer Elizabeth Oyer says Sens. Eric Schmitt and Josh Hawley helped provoke death threats after a Senate Judiciary hearing. Coverage centers on her allegation and the senators’ defense of their questioning.
Lead article · ColumbiamissourianFormer DOJ lawyer blames Missouri senators for inciting death threats against herHow each side told it
Who’s in it, and how each side portrayed them
Hawley and Schmitt were named together by 3 of 3 outlets. Counted by outlet.
Questioned Oyer about clemency recommendations and victims’ stories, then defended his presentation after she accused him of misrepresenting her views.
Questioned Oyer about her recommendations to commute federal death sentences and later defended that line of questioning through a spokesperson.
When each side picked it up
When each side picked it up. left-leaning: 1 article, first mon 8:58 am. unrated: 2 articles, first tue 5:00 am.
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