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GOP lawyer Stephen Castor brings papers to impeachment hearing in grocery bag

GOP lawyer Stephen Castor brings papers to impeachment hearing in grocery bag
He’s got this case in the bag. Stephen Castor, the lawyer drafted by House Republicans to fight Democrats’ impeachment case, brought his legal documents to Monday’s hearing inside…

He’s got this case in the bag.

Stephen Castor, the lawyer drafted by House Republicans to fight Democrats’ impeachment case, brought his legal documents to Monday’s hearing inside a reusable grocery tote.

The attorney strolled into the appearance before the House Judiciary Committee looking more prepared to cook up some steaks than argue a high-stakes case, pulling sheaves of legal briefs out of a green Fresh Market tote bearing the words “live, eat, shop, reuse.”

The bizarre accessory raised eyebrows across Twitter.

“I kept expecting Castor to pull a box of 365 brand toaster pastries out of that bag,” wrote user @breeze_in_clev, referring to the store-brand of Fresh Market rival Whole Foods.

“Castor is dropping a strong hint that he wants a new bag for Christmas,” cracked @pat_mckeever.

Another user, @IamShaneMorris, mocked up a conversation between Castor and his wife as the lawyer prepared to leave for the hearings this morning.

“Babe, why don’t you take that nice briefcase I got you for your birthday?” wrote Morris in the role of Mrs. Castor.

“Don’t worry. No one will even notice,” Castor replied.

Stephen Castor unpacks legal documents from a reusable grocery tote at Monday's impeachment hearing.
Stephen Castor unpacks legal documents from a reusable grocery tote at Monday’s impeachment hearing.EPA

The North Carolina-based Fresh Market jumped on the free advertising Castor had provided with countless American eyes watching the nationally-televised proceedings.

“We’d like to announce that we are the official briefcase maker of Steve Castor,” the chain’s official account tweeted. “You can fill your briefcase up with files or yummy food (our preference).”

The tweet added that shoppers can mention #TFMBriefcase in their stores within 24 hours to “get your own briefcase for free (aka reusable bag!)”

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