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CNN BREAKING NEWS: Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued in Russia Investigation (Original Post) Stallion May 2017 OP
Not a shocker after Comey... tallahasseedem May 2017 #1
Looking like firing of #Comey was illegal. L. Coyote May 2017 #18
I wonder if this grand jury will do something like what happened The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #2
Re you sure about that? It has been awhile since I read the various histories of Watergate, but KingCharlemagne May 2017 #26
He was. See here: The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #27
Thanks! Learned something new! :) - nt KingCharlemagne May 2017 #28
I remember when it happened The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #29
I get a little annoyed when I meet people who wax nostalgic for KingCharlemagne May 2017 #33
Is this for real? riversedge May 2017 #3
Yes Stallion May 2017 #6
Just checked and it's all over Twitter, so yes. octoberlib May 2017 #10
Thanks. will have to go to twitter for a bit riversedge May 2017 #17
Edit. Link here Warren DeMontague May 2017 #4
Live TV-that Was the Headline across the bottom of screen Stallion May 2017 #9
Yeah, I found it. Thanks. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #11
Wow. This is unfolding quickly. Barack_America May 2017 #5
Here's a link... cynatnite May 2017 #7
Thanks!! nt babylonsister May 2017 #16
It is on their website on top in red still_one May 2017 #8
It's just for Flynn and associates. OliverQ May 2017 #12
"associates" Warren DeMontague May 2017 #13
I take that to mean like his aides, not people above him. OliverQ May 2017 #15
Those 3 are associated with Red Don uponit7771 May 2017 #21
It's a FEDERAL grand jury... regnaD kciN May 2017 #14
Not talking Rebl2 May 2017 #19
+1, don't know why it hasn't been mentioned yet uponit7771 May 2017 #20
This is why trump moved to fire Comey. Equinox Moon May 2017 #22
This means a traitor now occupies the White House. Foamfollower May 2017 #23
Yup. Add "Traitor" to the long list on Trump's deplorable resume FailureToCommunicate May 2017 #30
We knew that, though, right? dchill May 2017 #31
Wow...looks like it's starting to come apart at the seams Az_lefty May 2017 #24
And Trump is meeting with the Russians tomorrow per MSNBC Stonepounder May 2017 #25
I am afraid this means war. A dramatic military action is the only way to upstage this. Midnight Writer May 2017 #32
What an odd coincidence. L. Coyote May 2017 #34

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,269 posts)
2. I wonder if this grand jury will do something like what happened
Tue May 9, 2017, 09:13 PM
May 2017

in the Watergate case, when the grand jury indicted a bunch of Nixon WH officials for obstruction of justice, perjury, etc., and also named Nixon himself as an unindicted co-conspirator.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
26. Re you sure about that? It has been awhile since I read the various histories of Watergate, but
Tue May 9, 2017, 10:54 PM
May 2017

I dont remember ever reading that Nixon was named an unindicted co-conspirator in any criminal proceedings. He should have been, make no mistake, but AFAIK he never was.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,269 posts)
29. I remember when it happened
Tue May 9, 2017, 11:11 PM
May 2017

and how excellent it was that the GJ had named Nixon an unindicted co-conspirator. It was just another shove toward the abyss.

 

KingCharlemagne

(7,908 posts)
33. I get a little annoyed when I meet people who wax nostalgic for
Wed May 10, 2017, 08:48 AM
May 2017

Tricky Dick or who pooh-pooh the utter seriousness of his many offenses against the Constitution. The fact that he presided over the creation of the EPA and the opening to China does little in my opinion to mitigate his guilt for the serious breach he and his "men" (too numerous to name) caused.

still_one

(91,942 posts)
8. It is on their website on top in red
Tue May 9, 2017, 09:14 PM
May 2017

"Prosecutors issued grand jury subpoenas to associates of former national security adviser Flynn"

Equinox Moon

(6,344 posts)
22. This is why trump moved to fire Comey.
Tue May 9, 2017, 10:29 PM
May 2017

He has a habit of being reactionary. Here it is again!

Take the football away from him!

 

Foamfollower

(1,097 posts)
23. This means a traitor now occupies the White House.
Tue May 9, 2017, 10:31 PM
May 2017

There is no other word to use.

The man is a TRAITOR!

Stonepounder

(4,033 posts)
25. And Trump is meeting with the Russians tomorrow per MSNBC
Tue May 9, 2017, 10:43 PM
May 2017

Lawrence O'Donnell reporting that President's schedule for tomorrow has him meeting with Russian Foreign Minister.

But, of course, there is no collusion and Trump was just seriously concerned that Comey hurt Hillary.

Midnight Writer

(21,546 posts)
32. I am afraid this means war. A dramatic military action is the only way to upstage this.
Tue May 9, 2017, 11:49 PM
May 2017

I don't believe President Trump would have any qualms about ordering an over the top exhibition of Military Force.

Let's face it, a dirty little war always bolsters the right wing.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
34. What an odd coincidence.
Wed May 10, 2017, 10:21 AM
May 2017


Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice. Comey investigating Trump/co-conspirators for Hatch Act violations.

Truth-suppressing acts by co-conspirators Sessions, Flynn, Kushner create liable for Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice. 18 U.S.C. §§ 1621 to 1623 -- Given perjury, subornation of perjury, false declarations, the assertion of a false affirmative statement by an individual testifying under oath accompanied by other obstructive, evasive testimony, such as a false denial of knowledge or memory, an offense may exist. 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 372--conspiracies to commit any offense against the United States, or to prevent or retaliate in response to the lawful discharge of the duties of Federal officers ...

18 U.S. Code § 1505 - Obstruction of proceedings before departments, agencies, and committees

..... Whoever corruptly, or by threats or force, or by any threatening letter or communication influences, obstructs, or impedes or endeavors to influence, obstruct, or impede the due and proper administration of the law under which any pending proceeding is being had before any department or agency of the United States, or the due and proper exercise of the power of inquiry under which any inquiry or investigation is being had by either House, or any committee of either House or any joint committee of the Congress—

Shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years or, if the offense involves international or domestic terrorism (as defined in section 2331), imprisoned not more than 8 years, or both.
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