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In reply to the discussion: Don't get so cynical about the DOJ that you miss important progress in investigations [View all]Justice matters.
(10,105 posts)34. The Defense team can argue to a confused Jury that the prosecution team did not show direct evidence
of Trump directly ordering, on signed paper, to these violent assholes, ordering them, as POTUS, to attack the Capitol.
Thus creating reasonable doubt in the minds of at least one Juror, and he/she/they will hang the Jury.
They will (would, rather, because Garland will decline to bring charges even if Jack Smith concludes he should).
By deliberately refusing to 'keep it simple' but rather to mix up everything at once, Garland knows he increases the probabilities of ending up with a hung jury, so there will be his perfect excuse to not bring up charges against a former POTUS of the opposing major party.
It's all just a big bloated and costly smoke show. Although it's worth it to jail these violent thugs.
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Don't get so cynical about the DOJ that you miss important progress in investigations [View all]
bigtree
Feb 2023
OP
a lot of little very dumb fish, when do they start hauling in the smart larger ones or do they ?
republianmushroom
Feb 2023
#2
That poster apparently refuses to read anything that contradicts their 'opinion.'
emulatorloo
Feb 2023
#72
if you watched the Jan. 6 hearings, you'd know those 'small fish' are essential links to the WH
bigtree
Feb 2023
#8
The Defense team can argue to a confused Jury that the prosecution team did not show direct evidence
Justice matters.
Feb 2023
#34
What inside knowledge do you have that Garland "will decline to bring charges?"
emulatorloo
Feb 2023
#77
Only speculation based on past facts (re: "Individual 1" case ignored beyond SoL expiration date)
Justice matters.
Feb 2023
#78
It feels as if a vastly higher standard to indict is being held here.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Feb 2023
#51
That case, like the "Individual 1" case before it, will be stretched out beyond...
Justice matters.
Feb 2023
#60
Agree. I just have my preferences. Take out the mobsters and the capo has no power.
usonian
Feb 2023
#35
Opinions are great, but backing them up with the factual information to support them is even better!
emulatorloo
Feb 2023
#82
we had a new development today with the sighting of Fitton heading into the grand jury
bigtree
Feb 2023
#63
Recognizing progress achieved by the DOJ and others is important, so thank you for this.
democrank
Feb 2023
#62