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24. Criminal indictments are not based on "we all know he did it" assertions...

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Sat Apr 10, 2021, 06:32 PM

Apr 2021

...and they’re not timed to make the blogosphere happy.

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Is the Attorney General putting off the inevitable? [View all] kentuck Apr 2021 OP

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Agree. kentuck Apr 2021 #4

And the "our only remedy is the vote" solution is in jeopardy if GOP voter suppression efforts work. sop Apr 2021 #6

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Trump's plan is to hide behind the cover of the Republican Party... kentuck Apr 2021 #17

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Let Us Not Forget That "the Only Remedy" Refrain The Roux Comes First Apr 2021 #133

Good to have you back! niyad Apr 2021 #30

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NO..."TIME PASSING" may indicate that evidence is being... "COLLECTED" Stuart G Apr 2021 #86

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Sorry, after Fitzmas and Mueller, I have no faith in the justice system reigning in a president DSandra Apr 2021 #146

The power is with the people, not the Justice Department. kentuck Apr 2021 #147

Yes but there are two justice systems in this country DSandra Apr 2021 #148

I do not disagree with you. kentuck Apr 2021 #149

I just hope the Dems don't let it go like they have in the past and let the repugs get away with it. rickyhall Apr 2021 #2

false narrative. repeated far too often stopdiggin Apr 2021 #158

Before the other guy, before Obama... rickyhall Apr 2021 #161

okie dokie. stopdiggin Apr 2021 #171

The only thing I can think is they are letting him think he's gotten away with it... Hugin Apr 2021 #3

He should have to defend himself. kentuck Apr 2021 #5

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That is why I was disappointed with the impeachment trial... Hugin Apr 2021 #8

The is a huge reason not to charge him speak easy Apr 2021 #19

Is it worse to charge him and let public opinion find him guilty...? kentuck Apr 2021 #28

There is no point in charging him period. It will put all the attention back on Trump Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #45

An acquittal on incitement to insurrection would not harm his changes. speak easy Apr 2021 #46

I am in full agreement with all of this. ShazzieB Apr 2021 #136

For some here, feel-good political theatre is better than actual results nt AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2021 #162

Precisely SE DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #78

'What are the chances of seating a jury that doesn't have at least one Trumper'? speak easy Apr 2021 #90

WASF........... DENVERPOPS Apr 2021 #122

Absolutely! PortTack Apr 2021 #118

Maybe they are being very thorough in wnylib Apr 2021 #20

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I see no way Trump get tried or convicted for the insurrection. Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #47

I think it's possible if they can get wnylib Apr 2021 #56

Whst is the evidence that they have right now wnylib Apr 2021 #52

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Nice cop out for an unsubstantiated claim. wnylib Apr 2021 #58

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I see a whole lot of the status quo happening. Hugin Apr 2021 #74

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... Hugin Apr 2021 #99

We don't know the ......."State of New York Evidence"....DO WE? Stuart G Apr 2021 #89

The father, the CFO wiesselburg has been subpoenaed to appear b4 a grand jury PortTack Apr 2021 #115

I wonder how much he will wnylib Apr 2021 #126

I trust that Merrick Garland is doing the right thing!! PortTack Apr 2021 #10

A lot of people trusted Mueller to do the right thing and he totally dropped the ball. nt SunSeeker Apr 2021 #12

Totally different people. wnylib Apr 2021 #21

Hope so. nt SunSeeker Apr 2021 #105

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The one film clip..... MyOwnPeace Apr 2021 #69

I am not giving up hope. But faith needs to be earned. nt SunSeeker Apr 2021 #108

Amen. 58Sunliner Apr 2021 #96

Mueller was trying desperately to do the right thing and was ham strung by dotard and barr PortTack Apr 2021 #97

They didn't muzzle Mueller. He could still speak. SunSeeker Apr 2021 #104

Disagree..barr released a highly redacted version of the report which I'm sure you recall completely PortTack Apr 2021 #117

He should have demanded the testimony of Trump. He should have followed the money. SunSeeker Apr 2021 #121

Talking about before Barrs lies to the country, Mueller could have told people uponit7771 Apr 2021 #130

The right thing would have been to tell Congress that he was being hamstrung uponit7771 Apr 2021 #129

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2021 #128

Look for charges out of NY state. The Manhattan DA and the state AG. brush Apr 2021 #11

We've been waiting a long, long time. summer_in_TX Apr 2021 #13

I doubt that NY will do anything... kentuck Apr 2021 #14

Real New Yorkers have been disgusted with trump for years. He's not liked. brush Apr 2021 #23

So you're claiming that the New York Attorney General is corrupt? brooklynite Apr 2021 #25

Agree...why would anyone say that?! PortTack Apr 2021 #98

Not statewide, not in the Federal jurisdiction district, wnylib Apr 2021 #26

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Do what all the time? I was talking wnylib Apr 2021 #62

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LOLOLOLOL. A TV analyst has inside info wnylib Apr 2021 #93

"I've done my research - here are some YouTube videos" nt AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2021 #163

They finally got his taxes a couple of months ago and Michael Cohen has been... brush Apr 2021 #15

I hope! (But will refrain from holding my breath.) summer_in_TX Apr 2021 #16

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish... kentuck Apr 2021 #18

I doubt that the investigation has ended...If there is some evidence,, Stuart G Apr 2021 #51

Trump did not hire a new attorney, the Trump business organization did. former9thward Apr 2021 #27

You're misiformed about his taxes. And if you think the turmp organization... brush Apr 2021 #29

So you are saying he has not filed tax returns with the state of NY? former9thward Apr 2021 #124

Is there a comprehension problem? He's been saying for years he's getting audited... brush Apr 2021 #125

The State does not need his permission to look at his returns. former9thward Apr 2021 #131

You have no idea. It's a matter of privacy. The state nor the feds can release... brush Apr 2021 #160

OMG former9thward Apr 2021 #167

You keep missing the points. Where have you been for the last four years? brush Apr 2021 #169

He is paying...he lost the election. Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #48

Yes, the only way to truly nail his sorry azz is to have the NYS AG file charges. I only wonder: machoneman Apr 2021 #155

Don't think feds will be filing charges against trump. Hope I'm wrong, but they'd never get a Hoyt Apr 2021 #22

The feds don't have to file charges...New York State will file charges...and.... Stuart G Apr 2021 #53

At best, they'll collect some taxes. Not happy about that, but it's likely the case. Hoyt Apr 2021 #57

I would disagree, but we will all find out after some time...one way or another.. Stuart G Apr 2021 #59

Michael Cohen went to prison for Trump's crimes. So why would you assume pnwmom Apr 2021 #63

If Micheal Cohen testifies against Trump, who will the jury believe? Cohen or Trump? Stuart G Apr 2021 #68

But now there will be new evidence -- among other things, pnwmom Apr 2021 #114

Because all but impossible to impanel a jury that won't hang. Plus, don't think Biden is interested Hoyt Apr 2021 #83

Ask any attorney hung juries are rare PortTack Apr 2021 #100

Stats mean nothing when any charges will be viewed as political. Hoyt Apr 2021 #106

The legal filings against Cohen cited an unindicted co-conspirator, pnwmom Apr 2021 #116

Criminal indictments are not based on "we all know he did it" assertions... brooklynite Apr 2021 #24

Blogosphere? Elessar Zappa Apr 2021 #36

+1000 Knowing someone did it and proving it beyond a reasonable doubt are two different Demsrule86 Apr 2021 #50

Thank you. You are braver than me. I decided not to type it. GulfCoast66 Apr 2021 #101

Thank you! PortTack Apr 2021 #120

And Fed prosecutions have a 98% conviction rate grantcart Apr 2021 #132

I believe they cannot rush to indict him, they must have solid cases Escurumbele Apr 2021 #32

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If you were NY State Atty General..what would you do?:Rush to indict?, or create totally solid case? Stuart G Apr 2021 #77

Exactly..every time I see a true news worthy piece about this they talk about the hundreds of PortTack Apr 2021 #102

Swift justice only comes for the middle and lower class folks Beachnutt Apr 2021 #34

Garland was confirmed MARCH 10, and WE are NOT "creating a crisis." Hortensis Apr 2021 #35

I was SURE we had seen the last of this POS. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #37

He's NEVER Going To Be Held Accountable SoCalDavidS Apr 2021 #38

...I totally disagree. Trump will be held accountable..by New York State.. Stuart G Apr 2021 #55

I Do Not Share Your Optimism SoCalDavidS Apr 2021 #61

Totally with you on this one. dhol82 Apr 2021 #71

I've got other fears. cab67 Apr 2021 #39

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You got it..That is it: "Charge and Bring To Trial" again and again.. Stuart G Apr 2021 #60

I used to think that, an attorney who posts here frequently said that would be very difficult if PortTack Apr 2021 #112

people don't realize that this driving donny bats shit crazy! has no clue what he is going get hit w monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #44

Donnie Boy...always claims he is "innocent." NY Atty General will prove, "beyond doubt" that Stuart G Apr 2021 #66

bingo !!!! we have a winner !! good one. monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #76

I am thinking that Trump believed he was all powerful Dan Apr 2021 #65

The New York Atty General .....will silently redition Trump's ass to prison, NY State Prison! Stuart G Apr 2021 #80

They need an ironclad case against Trump jmowreader Apr 2021 #70

1st off, paleotn Apr 2021 #72

love it ! very good . monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #87

When it comes to presidents, the proverbial page is usually turned the minute they leave peppertree Apr 2021 #73

The Attorney General has no plans to charge him with anything. Kablooie Apr 2021 #75

don't ! monkeyman1 Apr 2021 #85

I hope you're right but I still don't expect any Federal charges to be forthcoming. Kablooie Apr 2021 #127

What's the rush? Catch the small fish, get the bigger ones when conviction is certain Fiendish Thingy Apr 2021 #81

agreed - I just posted similar below NewJeffCT Apr 2021 #139

Totally disagree with the entire premise of this thread. Jon King Apr 2021 #82

Thank you!! PortTack Apr 2021 #103

Agreed. He can't even get ratings on Newsmax. marmar Apr 2021 #109

Please see posts 55 and 66...New York Atty General will get him.. Stuart G Apr 2021 #84

Merrick Garland is very careful Warpy Apr 2021 #91

I Agree DallasNE Apr 2021 #92

This may be helpful (link) Beachnutt Apr 2021 #94

I think he knows what he's doing. George II Apr 2021 #95

It makes DOJ look weak. Sorry, but it does. With little deterrent, they will plan more events. Evolve Dammit Apr 2021 #107

I think. Snackshack Apr 2021 #110

I know justice is not necessarily swift in this country, but it's already been too long Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #111

For those who are keeping track ( current Trump prosecutions): Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #113

I got into some arguments about this with some leftists on FB the other day Mad_Machine76 Apr 2021 #119

Everyone makes really excellent points. kentuck Apr 2021 #123

NOTHING is going to hapen llashram Apr 2021 #134

I don't think that's how investigations work Generic Brad Apr 2021 #135

For the sake of healing the country.......... And notice... Hotler Apr 2021 #137

The guy has been in office for a month - give him an f-ing break NewJeffCT Apr 2021 #138

It took Gerald Nadler six months to get Barr under oath. Grasswire2 Apr 2021 #152

Justice lacks a Deputy and Associate AG because of repubs and Garland has been in for all of 30 days EleanorR Apr 2021 #140

Absolutely right. Once he declares he's running....he has: SayItLoud Apr 2021 #141

Everyone should read this article in the Mother Jones magazine : kentuck Apr 2021 #142

Trump could be President again. Tiger8 Apr 2021 #143

He would be a dictator - not a president. kentuck Apr 2021 #144

Exactly! It's pedal to the metal time Tiger8 Apr 2021 #156

Trump won't make it to 2024... he's really not well. nt. druidity33 Apr 2021 #166

CHARGE HIM !!! CHARGE HIM!!!!! #LockTrumpUpNow !!!! Trueblue1968 Apr 2021 #145

One possible reason they have not charged him.... kentuck Apr 2021 #150

agree -- tempus fugit Grasswire2 Apr 2021 #151

I'd like to know when "he thought his goose was cooked"? OldCicero Apr 2021 #153

He was like a recluse for a couple of months... kentuck Apr 2021 #154

I don't know how it works in other countries, but I've never seen anything so big... Silent3 Apr 2021 #157

There are a number of serious criminal investigations going on right now. They have far more chance Martin68 Apr 2021 #159

And as expected Meowmee Apr 2021 #164

FFS - He just started the job... n/t Lucinda Apr 2021 #165

.... CatWoman Apr 2021 #168

Fuckin A kentuck spanone Apr 2021 #170