WASHINGTON—A federal judge on Wednesday rejected a Department of Justice bid to reinstate subpoenas. The subpoenas targeted Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Prosecutors sought the documents as part of a criminal probe. The probe involves the inner workings of the nation’s central bank. Judge Beryl Howell issued the ruling. She stated the government had not shown sufficient cause. This latest development caps a months-long legal battle. It centers on the Federal Reserve’s access to classified information. The Department of Justice had hoped to revive its investigation into Powell. The judge’s decision means Powell remains free from additional subpoenas. This is not the first time the DOJ has sought information from Powell. Each attempt has been met with legal resistance. The judge’s ruling ensures the status quo remains. The investigation into Powell and the Fed continues. But without the requested subpoena power. The Department of Justice has not commented on the ruling. They are reportedly reviewing their options. This includes the possibility of an appeal. But many believe this marks the end of the road for this specific avenue of inquiry into Powell.
Subpoena Shambles
The DOJ’s initial subpoenas were quashed earlier this year. They were deemed overly broad. Prosecutors then tried to get them reinstated. They argued new information had emerged. This information supposedly justified renewed efforts. However, Judge Howell disagreed. She found the new arguments unconvincing. “This is a significant setback for the government,” said legal analyst Brenda Peterson. Peterson is the Associate Deputy Undersecretary for Federal Document Retrieval. “They really thought they had something there. But the judge was not impressed.”
Powell Remains Unbothered
Jerome Powell himself has remained largely silent. He has not publicly addressed the subpoena attempts. The Federal Reserve has maintained its cooperation with authorities. But also its right to privacy. “We respect the judicial process,” said a Fed spokesperson. The spokesperson is the Director of Inter-Agency Correspondence and Blank Checks. “We will continue to engage as required. But we are also pleased the judge made a decision.”
At press time, sources indicated the DOJ was considering a new strategy. They planned to simply ask Powell very nicely if he had anything incriminating.
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