Is it because they don't have the evidence on Trump that he is not being indicted?

[joetheman]

I would think they would get more bang for the buck if he and his accountant would be indicted at the same time.

[Cracklin Charlie]

1. Seems to me, its a process.

They’ll work their way up to him.

[malaise]

19. Great discussion on Lawrence O'Donnell n/t

[sop]

2. Maybe Weisselberg will do a Michael Cohen and flip on his boss after he's indicted.

[NoMoreRepugs]

3. rump is an ex POTUS - that's going to require a NASA capsule

air tight case prior to charges IMO.

[StarfishSaver]

4. They probably have evidence but they need a solid, airtight case and that takes time to build

They're obviously making progress and getting closer.

[SoonerPride]

5. I wouldn't expect him to ever face charges

As a former president he is pretty much immune from all justice.

That’s just reality.

I hate it. But I think people should give up hoping he will be charged. Ever.

[StarfishSaver]

6. Whomp Whomp

Eeyore is always glad to have company ...

[deminks]

7. "they" may not be done yet.

[secondwind]

8. What was explained today is that tax evasion as a single person doesn't amount to much $$$$

BUT tax evasion for corporations is BIG BUCKS and the penalties are much stiffer.

[Mr.Bill]

15. But I wouldn't be surprised

if they just reach a monetary settlement and no one ever even gets arrested.

Not everyone who cheats on their taxes goes to jail. Actually very few do. They can be financially ruined, though. The thing ism Trump has been financially ruined for decades. He's a pro at it. It's how he makes a living and bankruptcy is his comfort zone.

The big Cahuna will be if they can build a RICO case against the whole family. Mark my word, though, if Trump is arrested and charged with major crimes, his base will be energized like nothing you could imagine. He could win the 2024 nomination from a jail cell.

[Hoyt]

9. They appear to be going after the CFO and a few others for

not reporting significant perks on THEIR personal tax returns.

If someone has proof that trump did the same, he might be indicted. Don’t think anyone has that proof, including prosecutors.

Some believe CFO has some magic black book of crimes trump committed. Have seen no evidence that CFO, Michael Cohen, etc., have such info.

Hope I’m wrong because trump deserves whatever he gets. But have already spent more energy on this than trump is worth. At this point, I’m fine with him living his remaining years in shame and defeat, getting a few slaps on the back from ignorant white wing rubes.

[PortTack]

11. Agree...hope to see he and his ilk broke, unable to go anywhere without total scorn

[albacore]

13. .. and living in a refrigerator carton...under a freeway overpass...

... and eating out of dumpsters....and selling their bodies to cruel men for pocket change...

OMG.... I'm getting aroused at just the thought of it!

[tblue37]

14. I'd be OK if he were left a van down by the river.

[albacore]

16. You "soft on crime" people make me sick!!! nt

[Johonny]

18. It also sounds like this isn't the only charge coming

It was simply the easiest charge to get the grand jury to indict. One assumes they're using the slam dunk charge to motivate the guilty to cooperate to make other charges easier to put in front of the grand jury.

[kentuck]

10. In my opinion, it is purely political.

They do not want to divide the country even further and they do not wish to invite more violence.

If it was anyone else, they would have been indicted a long time ago. He is holding our country hostage.

[Johonny]

20. I agree

The idea being showing criminal activity in his business will show he's a crook. The problem is, you'd think the charity would have shown that, or Trump U or Michael Cohen going to jail, or the first impeachment, or the second.

[edhopper]

21. I don't think so

Here in NY, not indicating him will bring unrest.

[Hekate]

12. This is Step One

[fierywoman]

17. Glenn Kirschner on youtube explains this stuff very clearly almost daily.

[WarGamer]

22. These guys always have 3-4 layers of responsibility

Between them and the illegalities.

False loan docs? "Didn't know a damn thing about it, ask Alan."

Off the book goodies to Weisselberg? "Didn't know a damn thing about it, ask Alan."

Paid off the porn star? "Didn't know a damn thing about it, ask Mike."