Speculative commentary on former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara's unpursued targets
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The passage offers only vague speculation about cases Bharara might have avoided, without naming specific individuals, transactions, dates, or concrete evidence. It lacks actionable leads, novel infor Mentions Preet Bharara's departure and potential political ambitions. Alludes to undisclosed 'possible targets' he never pursued. References historical comparison to former U.S. Attorney Morgenthau.
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