Over 1,100 ex-Justice Dept officials call on Barr to resign - thehill.com

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...The public statement arrived as Barr and the Justice Department face increased scrutiny over their actions in the Stone case.

...The former officials condemned Trump and Barr for repeatedly flouting principles based on an "Evenhanded administration of justice," saying that the Stone case was just the latest example.

...The statement acknowledges that it is unlikely Barr will follow their request for him to resign.

...The Justice Department has insisted that Barr did not speak with Trump ahead of the decision to alter its sentencing recommendation for Stone.

...In an interview with ABC News, Barr acknowledged the problems Trump posed for his department by tweeting about active cases.

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