Former mob prosector drafted in to review evidence in Giuliani case

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A retired federal judge with a history of prosecuting mafia leaders has been suggested to review the evidence against Rudy Giuliani, the ex-lawyer of former President Donald Trump. The prosecutors behind April’s raid on the Manhattan home and office of the former New York city mayor want Judge Jones to be involved “because her background and the resources available to her at her law firm will allow her to complete a privilege review in a fair and efficient manner.” This reasoning was outlined in a letter from three Assistant US District Attorneys; Rebekah Donaleski, Aline T Flodr and Nicolas Roos. Judge Jones’ connection to Mr Giuliani’s old firm is not considered a conflict of interest because he left in 2016, which was months before she joined, the prosecutors say in the letter. Judge Oetken’s approval process for Judge Jones has the potential to take months, but the appointment has been accepted by the defence counsel for Mr Giuliani and Victoria Toensing, who was also targeted in an FBI raid, according to the letter.