Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Stuart G

(38,726 posts)
Wed May 29, 2019, 12:30 PM May 2019

Question, Can the New York Attorney General,Letitia James, now indict Trump on charges?

We don't see indictment at the federal level, can New York then indict?

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Question, Can the New York Attorney General,Letitia James, now indict Trump on charges? (Original Post) Stuart G May 2019 OP
The DoJ memos don't bind state authorities, so I suppose they could. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2019 #1
Not knowing any of the facts, I say "why not?". WheelWalker May 2019 #2
Yes (n/t) PJMcK May 2019 #3
She can certainly bring a civil case shanny May 2019 #4

The Velveteen Ocelot

(131,231 posts)
1. The DoJ memos don't bind state authorities, so I suppose they could.
Wed May 29, 2019, 12:32 PM
May 2019

There would be a big court fight, of course, but why not? AFAIC, bring it on.

 

shanny

(6,709 posts)
4. She can certainly bring a civil case
Wed May 29, 2019, 12:40 PM
May 2019

(as was done with Clinton) and maybe a criminal one. She is definitely not bound by DoJ guidelines.

Even a civil case could be very worthwhile, and juicy (meaty?) in the discovery area.

Kick in to the DU tip jar?

This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.

As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.

Tell me more...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Question, Can the New Yor...