Lindsey Graham went back to woke Lindsey status today by firing off a letter to FBI Director Wray about what happened with Roger Stone’s arrest.
Today I wrote to the FBI about the arrest of Roger Stone.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
My questions include:
1) Why was it necessary to arrest Mr. Stone at his home in the early morning hours, rather than working through his attorneys to permit him to surrender voluntarily?
2) Was the manner of Mr. Stone's arrest consistent with the arrests of, and procedures for the arrests of, similarly charged individuals?
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
3) Were usual procedures for obtaining and executing arrest and search warrants followed with regard to Mr. Stone?
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
4) Did the Special Counsel's office issue a press release and release the indictment to the press prior to informing Mr. Stone’s attorneys of the arrest?
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
5) Did anyone at the FBI, DOJ, or the Special Counsel's office alert CNN, any other media outlet, or anyone outside of law enforcement that the arrest was going to occur on the morning of January 25, 2019?
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
Since his appointment, I have supported Special Counsel Mueller’s ability to conduct his investigation without interference.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
Moreover, I have always been a strong admirer and supporter of the FBI.
However, while I firmly support law enforcement taking into account threats to officer safety, flight risk, and the need to ensure evidence is preserved.....
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
.....I am leery that a subject of the Special Counsel’s investigation, who had retained counsel, had publicly stated that he believed that he would at some point be indicted, and was apparently willing to surrender voluntarily, was arrested in a pre-dawn raid at his home.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
Although I am sure these tactics would be standard procedure for the arrest of a violent offender, I have questions regarding their necessity in this case.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
He also posted the letter here:
My questions and full letter to the FBI Director about the tactics used in the arrest of Roger Stone. pic.twitter.com/y1s67DF3Yu
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) January 30, 2019
I can’t wait to hear what Wray has to say about this!!!