The latest news surrounding Donald Trump has some persons calling for impeachment, removal or resignation of Trump as president. In a memo made by then FBI Director James Comey, Trump allegedly asked Comey if he would end the investigation of former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. It was allegedly made the day after Flynn resigned. Comey declined. The issue is whether this request, if proven to be true, should be considered obstruction of justice and if so, what remedies exist. Obstruction of justice is a federal statute that makes it unlawful to corruptly obstruct, influence or impede an official proceeding. There are several key elements to proving the crime. First, there must be an intent on the part of the person to specifically obstruct, influence or impede. The party must be aware that an investigation or proceeding exists. And the action must be one that attempts to obstruct, influence or impede. In looking at the totality of the … [Read more...] about Time to Begin the Process to Pull the Plug on Trump