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37. Alternet is quoting CBS: Attorneys moving to quash indictments due to public statements by the

Wed Feb 22, 2023, 11:46 PM

Feb 2023

the foreperson:

After the forewoman heading the Fulton County, Georgia special grand jury investigating Donald Trump and his allies gave multiple interviews this week about the group’s recommendation to indict more than a dozen people, attorneys for some who might be facing possible indictment are moving to kill any legal or law enforcement action against them.

"CBS News has learned that lawyers close to several GOP witnesses in Fulton County are preparing to move to quash any possible indictments by DA based on the public statements by the forewoman of the special grand jury, per two people familiar with the discussions," CBS News' Robert Costa reports.

Forgot the link, but my 'graphs above pretty well say it. Still, here's the link:

https://www.alternet.org/attorneys-georgia-legal-action/

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What was MSNBC thinking? [View all] imanamerican63 Feb 2023 OP

She gave interviews to several outlets, not just MSNBC. LonePirate Feb 2023 #1

That more ammunition for the defense? imanamerican63 Feb 2023 #3

I agree! Rebl2 Feb 2023 #13

Agree! Plus "whataboutism" :) Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #78

CNN, AJC, NYT, and several other media interviewed her as well. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #2

See #3 imanamerican63 Feb 2023 #4

Expert I heard today said no big deal edisdead Feb 2023 #54

View ship means money, and money is the bottom line. republianmushroom Feb 2023 #5

Yes. For profit enterprises! That simple. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #81

I think it was irresponsible for ANY media to air the interview from that dim wit. Meadowoak Feb 2023 #6

Yeah, and she was the foreman. Makes you wonder... brush Feb 2023 #12

She was the FOREPERSON. niyad Feb 2023 #25

You're right. I knew I should've changed that. brush Feb 2023 #28

Lol Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #38

being foreperson NJCher Feb 2023 #53

What she revealed is promising but such a loose tongue. brush Feb 2023 #68

yes NJCher Feb 2023 #69

Do you find it common for a foreperson to speak Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #75

I do not support this woman in any way NJCher Feb 2023 #77

Interesting, thanks. Strikes me as someone who loves the limelight. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #80

Possibly NJCher Feb 2023 #82

So you think ok or not. Maybe read too fast but sounds Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #84

Its not the job of a media outlet to ensure a conviction... brooklynite Feb 2023 #49

Why would it compromise anything? betsuni Feb 2023 #7

Stranger things have happened in the past, but I hope don't! imanamerican63 Feb 2023 #8

How would it compromise anything? betsuni Feb 2023 #14

To a national audience, she expressed her opinion as to the LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #20

Rudy has ZERO credibility nationwide, except for the MAGA fringe. Justice matters. Feb 2023 #23

And how many jurors in the final trial will be on the MAGA fringe? LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #24

The selection process for criminal trials' Jurors is extremely vetted. Justice matters. Feb 2023 #26

So I'm gathering that even though she may have danced on eggshells LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #29

She followed the Judge recommendations and didn't disclose who 'may' be indicted Justice matters. Feb 2023 #31

That doesn't answer my question. LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #32

Of course I agree she should not have spoken (and she should have been 'warned' of consequences). Justice matters. Feb 2023 #33

there's also NJCher Feb 2023 #58

Giuliani has been nationally famous for at least 30 years - I really don't think the opinion of some Midwestern Democrat Feb 2023 #35

Outside of deliberations, LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #36

What IF he 'flipped' on tfg? Nobody knows what he said. Justice matters. Feb 2023 #63

Sure as hell is a big deal to me! calimary Feb 2023 #61

agree Meowmee Feb 2023 #62

Good question that's not being answered.. Cha Feb 2023 #17

She did nothing wrong, gab13by13 Feb 2023 #9

You're right. Your statement is the first time I've seen the possibility LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #21

But does she weigh the same as a duck? nt MustBeTheBooz Feb 2023 #34

don't you get it, LC? Skittles Feb 2023 #44

+1000. (nt) Paladin Feb 2023 #76

What???? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #39

If people expect MSNBC to behave any better than FUX or CNN, they have some wildly RockRaven Feb 2023 #10

I'm losing faith in them all! imanamerican63 Feb 2023 #11

She appears to have taken 'instruction' on what she might discuss seriously, elleng Feb 2023 #15

The first interview was with AP malaise Feb 2023 #16

See response #15 in this thread central scrutinizer Feb 2023 #18

I don't think it's a big deal Buckeyeblue Feb 2023 #19

I agree BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #22

If nothing else, when people are indicted their lawyers will use this as a delay. They'll Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #27

Any guilty verdict will be appealed. Justice matters. Feb 2023 #30

even though federal elections NJCher Feb 2023 #59

didn't see it, don't know who NJCher Feb 2023 #64

You are talking about opinions, and everyone is entitled to them. We are here because we Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #72

Agree. All good. Hoping this cluster will settle down? Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #41

I thought of creating a DU Poll last night BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #47

My dear BP, we are fucked Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #56

Yes, I know. BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #57

I know you know :) Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #60

Oh, dear. Mustn't say that. Above, a poster is insisting that if one wants to say "we're fucked" Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #73

This message was self-deleted by its author Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #42

Alternet is quoting CBS: Attorneys moving to quash indictments due to public statements by the allegorical oracle Feb 2023 #37

And there you have it. LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #40

Think we have to be prepared for a total down. trump is evil to the core. Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #43

Oh, I've always thought witness and jury tampering Captain Zero Feb 2023 #74

Prolly be an inconvenient delay and hopefully little more. Wonder if the attys can/will shop for allegorical oracle Feb 2023 #46

"working to quash" brooklynite Feb 2023 #48

"I would think it would completely compromise any witnesses" brooklynite Feb 2023 #45

She did little more than add a spot of daylight to sprout the attorneys' interest. Katyal is on allegorical oracle Feb 2023 #51

saw that NJCher Feb 2023 #66

listened to right of center talk host, Dan Abrams, who was appalled that this wiggs Feb 2023 #50

+1 betsuni Feb 2023 #55

+1. * Love "toddler-esque" nt Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2023 #83

It's not her fault the media sought her out Generic Brad Feb 2023 #52

They and the others were thinking Meowmee Feb 2023 #65

Apparently the grand jury members went to social gatherings at the prosecutor's office. Calista241 Feb 2023 #67

Stuff like this MFM008 Feb 2023 #70

Exactly. When will we tire of doing him favors? (nt) Paladin Feb 2023 #79

It's news, that's the business. betsuni Feb 2023 #71