Text messages released by the Senate Judiciary Committee show two former federal prosecutors discussing desires to prosecute nuns during investigations of the Jan. Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, career prosecutors at the Justice Department rather than political appointees, played a role in prosecuting President Donald Trump during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Both were fired shortly after Trump became president a second time and are legal partners at Gaston & Cooney PLLC. While texting on government-issued devices, Gaston wrote about a photo published by The New York Times from Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally, which preceded the Jan.
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Media Coverage · May 2, 2026
Two former federal prosecutors, Jan. Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, expressed a desire to prosecute nuns who still wear the head habit in text messages. The messages were released by the Senate Judiciary Committee. This exchange is significant because it highlights the personal views of former prosecutors who played a role in high-profile investigations.
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Former federal prosecutor : Id like to prosecute any nun who still wears the head habit – Catholic World Report
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Text messages released by the Senate Judiciary Committee show two former federal prosecutors discussing desires to prosecute nuns during investigations of the Jan. Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, career prosecutors at the Justice Department rather than political appointees, played a role in prosecuting President Donald Trump during former President Joe Biden’s administration. Both were fired shortly after Trump became president a second time and are legal partners at Gaston & Cooney PLLC. While
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Two former federal prosecutors, Jan. Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, expressed a desire to prosecute nuns who still wear the head habit in text messages. The messages were released by the Senate Judiciary Committee. This exchange is significant because it highlights the personal views of former prosecutors who played a role in high-profile investigations.
Text messages released by the Senate Judiciary Committee show two former federal prosecutors discussing desires to prosecute nuns during investigations of the Jan. Joseph Cooney and Molly Gaston, career prosecutors …
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