Why hasn't Gaetz been arrested

[cilla4progress]

yet?

Explain it to me like I'm stupid.

[ItsjustMe]

1. He Is A

RePUGlican

[Ocelot II]

2. Because he hasn't been charged with a crime yet.

That has to happen before he can be arrested.

[cilla4progress]

6. Um, ok, I'll play...

Why hasn't he been charged yet?

[Ocelot II]

12. I don't know. Criminal investigations usually aren't made public

until they are ready to present to a grand jury or charge by complaint.

[TheRealNorth]

14. Because he has known about the investigation for at least a year now...

Which left him plenty of time to bribe or otherwise "deal with" any witnesses.

[MontanaMama]

3. I've been wondering why he hasn't been arrested and charged.

I keep hearing Gaetz is “having a bad day” and other nonsense. But, he continues to tour with Q-Anon Margie hosting ridiculous rallies. I don’t think he will be held accountable, unfortunately. So frustrating.

[getagrip_already]

4. well, it's....

The most conventional explanation is that the DoJ is being very careful and thorough when it comes to investigations dealing either with the legislative or judicial branches.

A while back, they cut a deal with his sidekick. Then in July the doj agreed to recommend a postponement in his sentencing because he was still cooperating and they needed his help.

They also leaked that a charging decision would come in July, but that was before greenburgh somehow sweetened the pot.

But what they haven't done is leak that there will be no charges, or leak that there will be some major delay.

When you look at where all the rabbit holes are in this case, it's clear it must be a hell of a mess to document for a court. Pieces of it involve the very highest levels of gop fundraising in FL. It potentially involves dozens of lawmakers, both federal and state.

So the best explanation is they are working as fast as they can, but that it isn't baked yet.

[cilla4progress]

8. I see -

thanks!

[triron]

10. Hope you're right and it isn't just timidity.

[Firestorm49]

11. I appreciate your input, however, there seems to be no wasting time with Cuomo.

Meanwhile, Trump keeps on raising money - untouched after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct . Did Garland give him a get out of jail free card? What about Maxwell?

Yes, I know. The wheels of justice (?) move slowly, but personally, I’d really like to see some justice administered.

[Ocelot II]

13. Cuomo hasn't actually been charged yet either.

[getagrip_already]

17. maxwell is still in jail, awaiting trial.....

Now you could have asked what about rudy? He is not in any branch of gov't. He has had his electronics seized, as have his associates, and he seems to know he is the target of an investigation (at least that is what he has said).

He hasn't been charged yet either. And his case seems open/shut. But in reality there is a special judge who has been appointed to review the evidence seized and separate anything that is subject to client privilege.

So yeah, it's frustrating. But imagine how it is eating up the targets.......

[zuul]

5. His pal Joel Greenberg is still providing evidence to prosecutors.

[Bettie]

7. Rich, White, Male, Republican

he's fucking untouchable in our system, it would seem.

[samsingh]

9. because he's not a Democrat

[Thomas Hurt]

15. Your concern while understandable has been triggered by the medias'

penchant for exaggerating the threat to Gaetz. For now.

[brooklynite]

16. Okay, I'll explain it to you...

Prosecutors indict people when the case is ready for prosecution. Not when the blogosphere gets impatient.

[AZSkiffyGeek]

18. But armchair lawyers just KNOW he's guilty!

Why can't we just skip straight to mob justice and throw him in Gitmo????!!!!!!

[Sneederbunk]

19. Why have not Giuliani, TFG, TFG's family, TFG's cabinet members etc. been charged?

[SoonerPride]

20. Why hasn't the media (all of them) demanded he resign?

Daily.

Over and over.

Nonstop.

I wonder why that is?

[Baked Potato]

21. He's rolling on anyone he can to stay out of prison, IMO.

I think those that crow the loudest have yacked the most behind closed doors.

[Bettie]

22. White, Right wing

rich guy.

That covers it. He will never be arrested unless he crosses one of his own.

Very few of them ever face consequences for their actions.