What part of a signed search warrant...don't you understand?

When I first glanced at this headline, I thought that they were finally getting around to asking Hillary for those missing FBI Files... but alas..

Hastert Demands FBI Return Items From Raid of Rep. Jefferson's Office

.Although Hastert claims that this is a "separation of powers" issue, I fail to see any problem with it:

FBI agents searched Jefferson's office in pursuit of evidence in a bribery investigation. The search warrant, signed by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Hogan, was based on an affidavit that said agents found $90,000 in cash wrapped and stashed in the freezer of Jefferson's home. (emphases added)

Along with "separation of powers" the three branches of government were also designed as a "check and balance" against each other. Clearly there appears to be a preponderance of evidence that there has been wrongdoing by Jefferson, and there appeared to be more than ample grounds for a search warrant. But Hastert asserts:

"We think those materials ought to be returned," Hastert said, adding that the FBI agents involved "ought to be frozen out of that (case) just for the sake of the constitutional aspects of it."

The Saturday night search of Jefferson's office on Capitol Hill brought Democrats and Republicans together in rare election-year accord, with both parties protesting agency conduct they said violated the Constitution's separation of powers doctrine.

Do the "materials (that) ought to be returned" include the 90 grand that was stored in Jefferson's freezer?

If the FBI is not supposed to execute a search warrant and pursue justice when it comes to potential wrongdoing by a congressman, then just who is? Are congressmen, by virtue of their office held, above the law and not subject to lawful scrutiny in a manner of accordance with ordinary citizens?

Just what are they afraid of?

And to see Hastert in near hysterics over this is another point of wonder...


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