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In reply to the discussion: Why are the Jan 6th terrorists being allowed to bail out after being arrested? [View all]3Hotdogs
(12,374 posts)36. Agree, but that wasn't the focus of the original post.
Bail setting has a checklist of facts and who gets let out on their own recognizance is a function of what boxes are checked.
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Why are the Jan 6th terrorists being allowed to bail out after being arrested? [View all]
Progressive Jones
Jun 2021
OP
They aren't black for the most part. So obviously MUCH safer in their communities.
TigressDem
Jun 2021
#8
Treason is narrowly defined in the Constitution, insurrection isn't defined,
Fiendish Thingy
Jun 2021
#20
Well then, I would suggest that you contact the DoJ and air your complaints
MarineCombatEngineer
Jun 2021
#24
If these guys were brown skinned and or Muslim the expectations wouldn't be able to bail out
uponit7771
Jun 2021
#27
I know what the Constitution says on this. Bail is typically granted at a Judges' discretion.
Progressive Jones
Jun 2021
#46