To paint a vivid picture, Frisch likened the situation to a puzzle with missing pieces. “This case was grounded in prosecutorial cheating, which appears willful and deliberate,” quoted Mackey’s motion.
The defense insinuated that FBI interviews with the Clinton team supported Mackey’s narrative. This narrative suggested that even the Clinton camp was in on the joke, perceiving such memes as mere “shitposting” and not as sinister misinformation.
“This should have been turned over long before the start of trial,” Frisch highlighted, likening the surprise disclosure to a magician revealing a hidden card too late in the game.
A Mysterious Witness: Microchip’s Role
Amid the unfolding legal drama, the persona of “Microchip” added a layer of mystery. The alleged partner-in-crime in this misinformation saga was permitted to testify incognito due to retaliation fears.
But there’s a twist. The defense claimed hidden facts about Microchip’s backstory — a tale of drug addiction, debt, and a desperate attempt to safeguard his mobile app developer job.
