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roamer65

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29. No deals!

Reply to JohnSJ (Original post)

Fri Jun 9, 2023, 12:55 AM

Jun 2023

Convict and send him to Robert Hanssen’s vacant cell in Supermax.

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If there is a plea deal, what is the minimum the DOJ would accept for such a deal? [View all] JohnSJ Jun 2023 OP

Fuck that. gab13by13 Jun 2023 #1

You don't think trump's attorney are going to try for that? JohnSJ Jun 2023 #2

Another thread of meaningless speculation... brooklynite Jun 2023 #3

He can plead at any time, even after the trial starts. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #6

Are you saying that it is too late for his attorney's to try for a plea deal to avoid jail time? JohnSJ Jun 2023 #8

"meaningless speculation". Are you trying to insult those on a discussion forum for speculating? JohnSJ Jun 2023 #15

Insult? No. Critique? Yes. brooklynite Jun 2023 #20

So only those who have data or evidence, should present an opinion. Incidentally, your assertion JohnSJ Jun 2023 #21

I'm sure they'll admit their mistake any minute now...... nt Carlitos Brigante Jun 2023 #27

Ego is a funny thing JohnSJ Jun 2023 #28

What are the approved topics tonight, Chris? BannonsLiver Jun 2023 #18

What do you think it should be? Ocelot II Jun 2023 #4

I would think something to avoid jail time? That there are other potential indictments against him, JohnSJ Jun 2023 #17

Deportation Kennah Jun 2023 #5

Wife and kids too? LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #9

Yes, to the middle of the Pacific Ocean in a rubber raft Kennah Jun 2023 #11

Depending on the seriousness of the charges and the years for each charge... ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2023 #7

Terminate his Presidential title too. Leave 45 out of the list. LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #10

Second Kennah Jun 2023 #12

No Presidential portrait either at the WH. ProudMNDemocrat Jun 2023 #14

I go for that too. LiberalFighter Jun 2023 #16

5 years in the Federal Pen Johnny2X2X Jun 2023 #13

Prison either way. It's not as if ten years is such a bargain from twenty if you're TFG aged. marble falls Jun 2023 #19

Plea deals are what you use to get the top guy. Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #22

I think they are also used if the prosecution doesn't want to take a chance with a unanimous jury JohnSJ Jun 2023 #24

That certainly happens, Mr.Bill Jun 2023 #25

Reasonable thoughts JohnSJ Jun 2023 #26

I doubt it would happen, but pleading down to a violation of 18 USC 1924 onenote Jun 2023 #33

The Rosenbergs Were Executed For Espionage ChoppinBroccoli Jun 2023 #23

The part of the espionage act used against the rosenbergs is not in play here onenote Jun 2023 #30

No deals! roamer65 Jun 2023 #29

If they had hard evidence that classified information was shared with someone like Putin JohnSJ Jun 2023 #31

If they had such evidence, we'd be hearing about a different level of charges. onenote Jun 2023 #32

I don't think we know what the charges are right now? Have the sealed indictments been opened to JohnSJ Jun 2023 #36

No. But there's been a fair amount of reporting onenote Jun 2023 #37

Plea Bargain NowISeetheLight Jun 2023 #34

30 years honest.abe Jun 2023 #35