Expert: Trump likely to pardon Ivanka for possible federal tax crimes

[Cameliano]

I wouldn't put him past this nepotistic psychopath.
By the way, apparently the founding fathers thought it would be wise to let a president pardon people preemptively, even his family. They must have been high on hemp or something.

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[Girard442]

1. Anyone who's ever associated with that bunch of losers is in a sweat...

...'cause they can't plead the 5th in any related legal proceeding.

"Did you help the accused dismember the deceased's body and shove it into a woodchipper?"

[Lucinda]

2. I'm sure that NY has more than enough to keep these folks

occupied in court.

Plus I am wondering about the wording of Flynn's pardon....I doubt he was charged with everything they could have...

[2naSalit]

4. I think that...

there was anticipation of the wave of pardons and so not all possible charges were activated so that once we got out of this admin they could be charged with their other crimes.

[Thomas Hurt]

3. The ultimate CYA...

[walkingman]

5. Can POTUS pardon someone before they are charged?

[obamanut2012]

7. Yes

[Orangepeel]

6. Why would Pence do that?

I can't see the upside for him

[PSPS]

13. Because he will need the dwindling MAGA vote to win any future election.

[regnaD kciN]

8. Notice that Jared is NOT included...

[Demsrule86]

9. There will be state charges.

[Cameliano]

12. Good

I hope so.

[Demsrule86]

17. We can only do what we can. Presidents pardon whom they choose.

[C_U_L8R]

10. New York State does not take tax crime lightly.

But they may thank Trump for highlighting and confirming her guilt.

[TheFarseer]

11. That would mean admitting to a crime

Would they do that?

[PSPS]

14. It does not mean that. Pardons can be preemptive.

[Jlz]

15. Trump Can't Pardon Away State Liability

While Trump may pardon Ivanka, Don, Eric and their spouses for Federal crimes, including tax crimes, the pardon power does not extend to crimes committed under State law. If Federal tax crimes were committed, it is likely State tax crimes were committed as well. The NY AG as well as Manhattan DA have signaled that they will investigate and if appropriate prosecute. Trump can impede but he cannot block or stop this process. Watch what happens to Flynn in New York courts following his pardon by Trump. It will be revelatory of the children's fates.

[TomDaisy]

16. many of Ivanka's crimes are compiled at InvestigateIvanka.com

[lostnfound]

19. A pardon wouldn't even wipe out federal tax liability, would it?

If you rob a bank, and get pardoned, you don’t get to keep the money, do you?
If you did not report your income from Russian connected money launderers, you still have to report it and pay taxes on it, don’t you?

[marie999]

18. So what. Would you rather see them in some federal prison or Sing Sing?