Judge Boulee Shields FBI Agent…Gabbard Walks Free as Fulton’s Case Falters!

By George Magazine

⚖️ Judge Boulee’s Written Order Released Overnight

• Late Thursday night, Judge J.P. Boulee issued his formal written order confirming that FBI Special Agent Hugh Raymond Evans will not testify.
• Boulee’s opinion emphasizes that compelling Evans to appear would “risk disclosure of protected investigatory methods,” effectively closing Fulton County’s subpoena route.
• However, Boulee did not dismiss Fulton’s broader motion to vacate the raid warrant…he set a new briefing deadline for April 22, signaling that the “pretext” argument remains alive.

🏛️ DOJ Inspector General Review Deepens

• The DOJ Inspector General’s review expanded to include communications between the Civil Rights Division and the FBI’s Atlanta Field Office.
• Internal emails obtained by congressional staff show civil attorneys referencing “parallel criminal pathways” weeks before the raid…now under scrutiny for potential procedural overreach.
• The Inspector General’s office confirmed it is interviewing two senior DOJ officials next week.

🔐 Tulsi Gabbard Contempt Decision Issued

• Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled late Thursday that DNI Tulsi Gabbard will not be held in contempt, citing executive privilege protections over the withheld “surveillance memos.”
• The court found that the memos contained “raw signals intelligence” and that disclosure would “compromise national-security operations.”
• This ruling effectively shields Gabbard but leaves open the question of whether the memos can be reviewed in camera (privately) by the court at a later stage.

🗳️ Georgia Election Board Outcome

• The Georgia State Election Board concluded its emergency meeting Thursday evening without launching a formal state inquiry.
• Instead, the board voted 4-1 to request a joint briefing from the DOJ and Fulton County before deciding on next steps.
• Civil-rights advocates criticized the delay, while state officials said they need “clarity on jurisdiction” before acting.

🔹 For Today…

Today’s update marks a stabilization phase:
• Boulee’s written order finalized…FBI agent shielded, but Fulton’s motion to vacate continues.
• DOJ Inspector General review widened…internal coordination under investigation.
• Gabbard cleared of contempt…executive privilege upheld.
• Georgia Election Board paused action…awaiting federal briefings.

The next major inflection point will be April 22, when Fulton and DOJ file their final briefs…setting the stage for Boulee’s ultimate ruling on whether the raid itself stands or collapses.

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