Michael Spence

“I think the president's statements speak for themselves. At the end of the day, the president can remove the U.S. Attorney … he can remove me if he so chooses.”

Michael Spence · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04

Spence responded to the judge's question about Trump's statements by noting the president can remove the U.S. Attorney.

“I don't know what the future will bring. None of us do,”

Michael Spence · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04

When asked by the judge whether future economic loss could lead to renewed prosecution, Spence said he could not predict the future.

“There's no reason this court should tie the hands of a future grand jury,”

Michael Spence · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04

Spence argued the court should not tie the hands of a future grand jury if new evidence emerges.

“I do think there is a public interest in allowing a grand jury at a future date”

Michael Spence · said 2026-09-04 · reported 2026-09-04

Prosecutor Michael Spence urged Judge Edelman to dismiss the indictment without prejudice so a grand jury could reindict if new evidence emerges.