Former Watergate prosecutor: Barr is part of 'one big cover-up'

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A former Watergate prosecutor on Wednesday accused Attorney General William Barr of assisting the White House in a cover-up.

Nick Akerman, former Watergate assistant special prosecutor and MSNBC legal analyst, came to this conclusion after Barr told the Senate that he believes spying on President Trump's 2016 campaign "did occur." Barr later said that he is "not saying that improper surveillance occurred," but that he is concerned it did and plans to investigate.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.