Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President

[Nevilledog]

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Bryan Harnsberger Psy.D
@PSYCH_HYPE
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President

Cuomo signs law that allows NY to prosecute those pardoned by a President
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation on Wednesday that will allow the state to prosecute people who have received a presidential pardon for the same offense, which could potentially affect...
cnn.com
11:21 PM · Dec 12, 2020

https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/16/politics/andrew-cuomo-double-jeopardy-law/index.html

[soothsayer]

1. Whether or not that's necessary, I love it!

[iluvtennis]

24. ++++ agree

[Hekate]

2. Just to make it absolutely, abundantly, pellucidly clear

[lindysalsagal]

3. Wow.

I mean, WOW!

[Arne]

4. Pocket Pardon?

Well see what's in my pocket.

[Tribetime]

5. Cuomo's a bulldog I love it.

[Patterson]

6. I don't see the Supreme Court allowing this.

[drray23]

13. nothing to do with federal crimes.

what Cuomo did is get rid of a state law which considered state crimes to be in jeopardy if federal crimes were pardonned. its strictly a state law issue. As a matter of fact its already the case in most states. Trump can still be pardoned for federal crimes but if there are also state crimes ny state will go forward.

[paleotn]

28. Already have....

Settled by SCOTUS in Gamble v. US. Alito, Thomas and Kavanaugh sided with the majority, so I really don't want to hear any right wing angst. I really don't. Ginsberg and Gorsuch dissented.

[Brainfodder]

7. Clear message delivered!

[Cha]

8. Wow.. Rt TY! Justice!

[msfiddlestix]

9. I'll take this as the second good news of the day

Kind of feels like an important step towards "justice for all" in the context of this autocratic regime.

Time to move on with the rest of the day now.

Thanks Nd!.

[alittlelark]

10. LOVE IT !!!!

[MichMan]

11. This only applies to a crime that is alleged to have occurred in NY correct?

Does it also mean that someone could be convicted by both NY State and the Federal government for the same exact crime?

[paleotn]

27. If it's a crime under NY state law, yes.

Settled by SCOTUS in Gamble v. US 7 to 2. Ironically, Alito wrote the majority opinion. And this law is tailor made for the blanket pardons we'll see shortly that tie the hands of a Biden Justice department. Also makes that crazy ass idea of self pardoning moot.

[dsc]

41. No

Since NY bans that. The whole reason this law is needed is it was unclear as to the case of pardon.

[Botany]

12. Well, if Biden picks Cuomo for A.G. then I guess this answers the question will Biden go after Trump

n/t

[wnylib]

17. I don't think Cuomo will be

picked by Biden. Cuomo is a lawyer, but has not practiced law in court for many years (if ever). Cuomo has repeatedly said that he has no interest in a federal position. He was Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Clinton and says that was enough of federal government for him.

[birdographer]

18. Smart man. nt

[Lock him up.]

23. Then Glenn Kirschner Please.

Either USAG or Special Prosecutor: He knows how to demonstrate evidence to Grand Jury's, no doubt.

[moonscape]

39. He would never get confirmation by McConnell's Senate n/t

[Lock him up.]

47. (IF Moscow Mitch remains maj.lead.) Yeah, he's too good...

Special Prosecutor of all the Drumpf mob's crimes then (doesn't require corrupt turtleman's confirmation).

[BComplex]

34. Cuomo already said he wasn't interested. n/t

[Pachamama]

38. I guess being NY Attorney General previously is irrelevant?

[wnylib]

40. Oops. My bad. I forgot

about his time as NY AG.

But he still says he is not interested in any federal positions.

[Nitram]

14. New York has known Trump for longer than any other state. It is appropriate that they

should be the state to bring Trump and his crimes to justice.

[kentuck]

15. And if they fight extradition from Florida?

How long would it take?

[wnylib]

19. Speaking of extradition, is trial in absentia

an option if trump leaves the country?

[SheltieLover]

16. Excellent! 👏👏👏👏

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

20. Go Gov! Go Gov! Go Gov!

[Lucinda]

21. KNR

❤️~✿~❧~🌿~❧~✿~❤️

[Raven123]

22. Given the willingness of presidents to pardon people before they have been tried

i can understand this.

[RicROC]

42. yes, how can a pardon be given to someone who hasn't even been charged?

Pardon given in case, in advance, a person is charged? That makes no sense should not be recognized by any court.

[GB_RN]

25. This Is Old News

Cuomo signed that a year ago. In fact, the linked CNN article is from October of 2019. I’m confused as to why it’s being tweeted about over a year later.

[former9thward]

36. Apparently the OP is just catching up on the news.

[Cetacea]

43. Perhaps it's more relevant now?

Some stories are worth repeating. Too many are forgotten down the great memory hole.

[GB_RN]

46. Perhaps

But the tweet made it seem as if the law and signing thereof had just happened - which led to the OP doing the same (not a criticism of the OP, just the tweet). It should have been worded differently so as not to give that impression. JMO, though.

[Cetacea]

48. Right.

No worries.

[Duppers]

29. Fan.fuckin.tastic!!!! ⚡

Cuomo has guts!

[JohnnyRingo]

30. That's why he makes the big bucks.

...as they say.

Governing is one endless chess game where every move has consequences.
Epic move Governor

[lillypaddle]

32. Good to see you up and about

on a personal note ...

[JohnnyRingo]

37. It's good to be.

[lillypaddle]

31. Yes, he would make a FINE AG nt

[cstanleytech]

33. Good. I just hope that they do not accept a plea deal for

any convictions nor sentences that are lighter than what someone might get that was poor that commits a misdemeanor.

[FakeNoose]

44. This is why Chump will never set foot in New York again

[BobTheSubgenius]

45. I hope this undertaking bears fruit.

Bushel baskets of it, lined up as far as the eye can see.