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SunSeeker

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17. Bill Clinton did not get any latitude when he was disbarred over lying about an affair. nt

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Mon Dec 21, 2020, 12:54 AM

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Bar complaint filed against Trump attorneys in Arizona [View all] Gothmog Dec 2020 OP

Great but does anything ever become of these complaints? vapor2 Dec 2020 #1

No. former9thward Dec 2020 #4

but this one is from 2 former Bar presidents - connected, respected people at the Bar TomDaisy Dec 2020 #13

Exactly. And remember, Bill Clinton was disbarred for lying about whether he had an affair. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #15

Bill Clinton took an oath and then lied before a grand jury. former9thward Dec 2020 #21

It was immaterial to the investigation of the Whitewater land deal. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #28

His appearance had nothing to do with Whitewater. former9thward Dec 2020 #32

Yes, but Starr still ran with it. Which is my point. It was total crap. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #33

Believe it or not Bar presidents do things for political reasons just like other people. former9thward Dec 2020 #24

For once I agree with you. The state bar's decision to disbar Bill Clinton was TOTALLY political. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #29

Yes, lawyers can face discipline for this kind of conduct. Eugene Dec 2020 #7

Bill Clinton did not get any latitude when he was disbarred over lying about an affair. nt SunSeeker Dec 2020 #17

He did not receive jail time. former9thward Dec 2020 #22

OMFG, you seriously think lying about having an affair warrants jail time???!!! SunSeeker Dec 2020 #27

You may not know what the perjury law is and its penalty. former9thward Dec 2020 #30

You definitely don't know perjury law. It has to be a "material" fact. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #34

Yes. Bill clinton was disbarred for a LOT less egregious conduct. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #20

Excellent start soothsayer Dec 2020 #2

Are any other state bars doing this? Ohiogal Dec 2020 #3

K&R... spanone Dec 2020 #5

I filed a complaint with the Indiana AG about Captain Zero Dec 2020 #8

Good Job spanone Dec 2020 #9

Good! I hope they suffer some consequences their childish behavior Thekaspervote Dec 2020 #6

And then there is TX AG who is being investigating by the FBI question everything Dec 2020 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #11

I imagine sanction in any state must be reported in every state where TomDaisy Dec 2020 #12

They should all be disbarred. SunSeeker Dec 2020 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2020 #25

Excellent! BobTheSubgenius Dec 2020 #16

Every lawyer who worked on these bullshit law suits needs to be taken to task for their efforts. patphil Dec 2020 #18

I'd like to file a complaint that they are not behind bars. Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2020 #19

Rt.. TY for the Good News, Goth! Cha Dec 2020 #23

GOOD!!! This makes me feel better about the legal system. Even if Vivienne235729 Dec 2020 #26

Disbar them malaise Dec 2020 #31

Nessel to seek sanctions against some lawyers challenging Michigan's election results Gothmog Dec 2020 #35

Michigan will go after Sidney Powell's misconduct -- and have her disbarred: State AG Gothmog Dec 2020 #36