Weaponization Controversy: DOJ Under Scrutiny Amid Political Prosecution Allegations

The legal case against former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada has sparked intense controversy, highlighting allegations of political weaponization within the U.S. Justice Department. Casada's defense lawyers petitioned senior DOJ officials, claiming the prosecution was improperly politically motivated.

Under President Trump's administration, a 'Weaponization Working Group' was established to identify such cases. Despite pressure to dismiss the charges, DOJ's Public Integrity Section, backed by the Nashville U.S. Attorney's office, pushed for the case to continue, ultimately preserving the indictment.

This incident is part of a broader wave, with numerous cases being scrutinized for political biases. This scrutiny intensified after the DOJ's decision to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, marking him as the only one benefitting from the 'weaponization' argument so far.

(With inputs from agencies.)