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kentuck

(110,950 posts)
Sat May 29, 2021, 10:52 PM May 2021

What should happen if...?

...A few US Congressmen were proven to be connected to the "Capital Coup"?

Can Congressmen be charged with crimes? Some would argue immunity, so long as they are in the Congress?

It would present a difficult situation.

But, just as Congressmen have free speech to say whatever they wish to say, without threat or censorship, so too, do we common citizenry.

Should Merrick Garland and the DOJ investigate those Congressmen? What were they thinking and what was their intent?

(But I am pretty sure they are on top of it)

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Ocelot II

(115,276 posts)
2. Congresscritters are immune from arrest while they are doing Congressional work.
Sat May 29, 2021, 10:57 PM
May 2021

Otherwise they are as prosecutable as anyone else.

Poiuyt

(18,087 posts)
4. Ask Dan Rostenkowski if Congresspeople can be charged with crimes.
Sat May 29, 2021, 10:57 PM
May 2021

The question is whether or not this DOJ has the courage to go after sitting Senators and Representatives. They may not want to look like they're being partisan.

kentuck

(110,950 posts)
9. That is the question.
Sat May 29, 2021, 11:07 PM
May 2021

The AG (Merrick Garland) would be the victim of a brutal verbal attack if he charged a sitting Senator or Congressman, there is little doubt.

But he is the top Lawman in the country. He has the authority to investigate whether or not a few Congresspeople were in cahoots with the mob that stormed our Capitol, I would think? If they were aware of the conspiracy, then they are complicit.

Does this DOJ have the courage to investigate it?

I think they should give it serious thought.

Poiuyt

(18,087 posts)
11. I 100% agree with you, Kentuck!
Sat May 29, 2021, 11:15 PM
May 2021

Do a thorough, nonpartisan investigation, and then don't be afraid to prosecute anyone found to be guilty of any crimes.

Bev54

(9,958 posts)
13. It would not be him personally, it would be other DA's
Sat May 29, 2021, 11:59 PM
May 2021

He can keep himself clear of the fray by just letting the District Attorney's do their job.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
6. Bet there would be little opposition to proven, serious connections.
Sat May 29, 2021, 10:59 PM
May 2021

But, we need something solid.

A Rep talking to a insurrectionist constituent the day before is not going to cut it.

But, Emails about strategy and access to the Capitol is basically treason.

elleng

(130,126 posts)
7. 'shall in all Cases, except Treason, Felony and Breach of the Peace, be privileged from Arrest
Sat May 29, 2021, 11:01 PM
May 2021

during their attendance at the Session of their Respective Houses, and in going to and from the same; and for any Speech or Debate in either House, they shall not be questioned in any other Place.'

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
8. Between the insurrection, Gaetz, MTG and anyone involved in Trump's alleged crimes...
Sat May 29, 2021, 11:03 PM
May 2021

the Republicans may need a lot more candidates to find if they expect to take over the House and the Senate. That is probably a good chunk of worry for McConnell. They can't afford to lose any. But, then, look at the recent candidates. Looks like they are scraping the bottom of that apple barrel.

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