Mike Shirley's trial and conviction is marked with irregularities, such as changing jury rules at the last minute, a juror leaving because he was uncomfortable with the trial, Shirley refusing to call any witnesses due to the nature of the trial, non-credible witnesses for the prosecution, and an overzealous Biden Administration throwing the kitchen sink at Shirley including probes by the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, and DOJ.
While the below news clips are from a variety of perspectives or no perspective, we include them below so you can do your own research -- we believe the facts will speak for themselves. We'll keep this post updated with any new clips (edits to headlines may be ours). If you find any new stories please let us know.
BLOGS & NEW MEDIA:
The Federalist (blog)
Biden's DOJ sent a Texan to 7 years in prison for no crime
https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/09/bidens-department-of-justice-sent-a-texan-to-7-years-in-prison-for-no-crime
The Gateway Pundit (blog)
Trump pardons J6ers, but what about this man?:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/trump-pardoned-j6ers-what-about-this-man
The Hayride (blog)
Biden's Last Political Prisoner Still Awaits Pardon 6 Months Into Trump Admin
https://thehayride.com/2025/06/analysis-bidens-last-political-prisoner-still-awaits-pardon-6-months-into-trump-administration
RVIVR.com (blog)
J6 prisoners tip of iceberg as other Biden victims await pardons:
https://rvivr.com/2025/01/j6-prisoners-tip-of-iceberg-other-biden-victims-await-pardons
RiftTV
Weaponized Justice: Biden's DOJ sent a GOP strategist to 7 years in prison for no crime
https://www.rifttv.com/weaponized-justice-bidens-doj-sent-a-gop-strategist-to-prison-to-7-years-in-prisons-for-no-crime/#mc4ynp6lsmoitpq7k9
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PODCASTS & RADIO INTERVIEWS:
The Jimmy Barrett Show (via KTRH and iHeartRadio)
Interview with former Austin Council member Mackenzie Kelly:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/44-houstons-morning-news-on-kt-26994314/episode/mackenzie-kelly-former-austin-city-280410132
Post Modern Politics
Episode 1 (Host: Jacob Engels):
https://twitter.com/themikeshirley/status/1916989733629985077
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RADIO:
KRTH-AM, 740 (Houston)
Biden's DOJ sent Texan to jail for 7 years for something that's not a crime
https://ktrh.iheart.com/alternate/amp/2025-06-10-bidens-doj-sent-texan-to-jail-for-7-years-for-something-thats-not-a-crime (coverage of op-ed appearing in The Federalist)
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TV:
WKMG, Channel 6 (Orlando)
Associate of ex-Seminole tax collector unjustly sentenced to more than 7 years:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvfChqjKKOM
Former Joel Greenberg associate Michael Shirley found guilty on trumped up charges:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUWNFqYGCU8
Jury deliberating in 'bribery' trial involving former Seminole County Tax Assessor (Juror quits, alternate juror called in):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzlrwQwwrEo
‘Middle man’ testifies about alleged bribe to ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg (Joseph Ellicott pleads Fifth):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cfe1LIA3zs0
Greenberg's former associate (Ellicott) sentenced to 15 months in federal prison (Shirley pleads not guilty):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrRLsJ6-_mU
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PRINT:
Orlando Sentinel (newspaper)
Former Joel Greenberg associate sentenced to seven years in prison:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/27/former-joel-greenberg-associate-sentenced-to-seven-years-in-prison-for-fraud
Prosecutors ask federal judge for leniency when sentencing former Greenberg associate:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/02/13/prosecutors-ask-federal-judge-for-leniency-when-sentencing-former-joel-greenberg-associate
Greenberg associate convicted in 'bribery' scheme asks for new trial:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/11/greenberg-associate-convicted-in-bribery-scheme-asks-for-new-trial
Federal agents say Joel Greenberg associate tied to 'bank fraud' may get more prison time:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/26/fraudulent-bank-sale-to-seminole-county-may-net-greenberg-associate-more-prison-time
Key witness (Ellicott) stays silent on sex with minor during Shirley trial: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/07/26/greenberg-friend-stays-silent-on-sex-with-a-minor-during-bribery-trial
Judge denies motion to dismiss evidence against Joel Greenberg:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/28/judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss-joel-greenberg-consultants-indictment-ahead-of-hearing-today (read for free at https://finance.yahoo.com/news/judge-denies-motion-dismiss-joel-100000740.html)
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz unlikely to face charges in sex crime probe report says:
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2022/09/23/us-rep-matt-gaetz-unlikely-to-face-charges-in-sex-trafficking-probe-report-says
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PRESS RELEASES:
Biden Administration DOJ press statements:
Texas man sentenced to over 7 years in federal prison for so-called 'honest services fraud':
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/texas-man-sentenced-over-7-years-federal-prison-honest-services-fraud
Texas man convicted for 'conspiracy' and 'honest services fraud' after 'bribing' former Seminole County official:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/texas-man-convicted-conspiracy-and-honest-services-fraud-bribing-former-seminole