The Veneer of Justice in a Kingdom of Crime (2016)
The Veneer of Justice in a Kingdom of Crime, a compelling documentary, casts a piercing spotlight on the intricate web of financial malfeasance and the apparent impotence of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Released in 2016, this thought-provoking film delves into the heart of a crisis that transcends borders and exposes the dark underbelly of global banking.
The criminal global banking cartel has orchestrated a silent coup d’état within the United States. The same financial elite that witnessed the imprisonment of over a thousand members during the Savings and Loan (S&L) crisis two decades ago now operates above the law. The perplexing question remains: Why has the DOJ failed to prosecute any of the too-big-to-fail banks responsible for the massive frauds that triggered the cataclysmic economic collapse of 2008?
Martin Smith’s groundbreaking “Untouchables” episode, aired by PBS Frontline in January 2013, provided a glimpse into the answer. The so-called collateral consequences doctrine—essentially the fear of unintended repercussions—seemed to deter the DOJ from pursuing Wall Street criminals. But this explanation merely scratched the surface.
Enter The Veneer of Justice in a Kingdom of Crime. Building upon the foundation laid by the “Untouchables,” this documentary dissects events that unfolded after its airing, including those influenced by it. It also grapples with the deeper issues raised by Martin Smith. The film scrutinizes the DOJ’s pronouncements since late 2012, which eerily suggest that the rule of law has been supplanted by the management of colossal global banks.
The narrative unfolds across four distinct segments:
- Background (March 2010 to December 2012):
- Goldman Sachs’ legal defenses crumble under scrutiny, revealing their fraudulent practices.
- The DOJ’s decision not to prosecute isn’t based on any legal grounds but rather on vague collateral effects.
- Lessons From the Untouchables (January 2013):
- The DOJ, reluctant to investigate Wall Street, abandons even basic inquiries.
- Collateral consequences continue to dominate decision-making.
- Opinions on collateral consequences come from government regulators and the very institutions accused of crimes.
- The DOJ’s Endless Lies to Conceal Its Master (February 2013 – April 2014):
- The DOJ’s claim that regulators provided collateral consequences opinions is exposed as a lie.
With impassioned activism, The Veneer of Justice in a Kingdom of Crime not only exposes offenders like Goldman Sachs but also lays bare the systemic failure of America’s legal machinery. The absence of successful investigations and prosecutions underscores a grave flaw—one that reverberates far beyond the confines of the courtroom. America’s veneer of justice, it seems, is wearing thin, revealing a kingdom where crime reigns unchecked
