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H2O Man

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13. As the old saying

Reply to Iwasthere (Original post)

Wed May 22, 2024, 05:31 PM

May 2024

goes, what if my aunt had balls? Would she be my uncle?

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What if a juror risked prosecution [View all] Iwasthere May 2024 OP

These jurors should have been sequestered. Scrivener7 May 2024 #1

I know Iwasthere May 2024 #3

Definitely agree Rebl2 May 2024 #5

For six weeks? PJMcK May 2024 #31

It is one of the cases that will decide whether the rule of law can withstand the vile thing. Scrivener7 May 2024 #34

Should it come to that, I doubt any juror harbors any illusion they'd ever get paid Torchlight May 2024 #2

Besides, mob thugs don't offer money. They make the kind of offer that you can't refuse. wnylib May 2024 #21

I imagine having a peaceful breakfast at a Manhattan diner, when ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2024 #33

I picture Stephen Miller or Erik Prince sitting next to a juror in a bar wnylib May 2024 #38

It won't be a matter of payment. People always forget that the vile thing Scrivener7 May 2024 #37

Everyone has a price getagrip_already May 2024 #4

Jurors probably have been given instructions on what to do. LiberalFighter May 2024 #14

Hope so, but it might lead to a mistrial if enough get contacted getagrip_already May 2024 #15

Trust the judge and prosecutors. LiberalFighter May 2024 #22

he always keeps his distance..... getagrip_already May 2024 #25

They will know where to look. LiberalFighter May 2024 #27

I was no where near jimmy hoffa on the day he disappeared..... getagrip_already May 2024 #30

Trump is not smart enough. LiberalFighter May 2024 #32

Oh please NanaCat May 2024 #41

I think you missed the point.. getagrip_already May 2024 #42

RNC announcement : Lara Lea Trump will head the new "Bribe a Juror" PAC. jls4561 May 2024 #6

Does the Manhatten trial DEMAND a unanimous verdict? Model35mech May 2024 #7

Ramos v. Louisiana 2020 - all jury convictions must be unanimous. unblock May 2024 #8

Ok thanks Model35mech May 2024 #11

if they deadlock on felonies... they can find him guilty of the base misdemeanor. WarGamer May 2024 #9

Is 'misdemeanor' what is meant by petty? Model35mech May 2024 #12

Nope, not unless the defense petitions for it to be included in charging instructions getagrip_already May 2024 #16

The judge will give instructions. LiberalFighter May 2024 #18

there will be no misdemeaner vote unless the defense waves the statute of limitations and allows the charge.... getagrip_already May 2024 #26

Unanimous is required for conviction and acquittal. Elessar Zappa May 2024 #10

As the old saying H2O Man May 2024 #13

I coulda sworn Bob's your uncle. Iggo May 2024 #39

I had an Uncle Bob. H2O Man May 2024 #40

Why engage in fantasy? brooklynite May 2024 #17

And if someone does try the juror will see it confirming guilt. LiberalFighter May 2024 #19

Because like I said Iwasthere May 2024 #20

No, they won't be "finished" brooklynite May 2024 #23

sure there is.... getagrip_already May 2024 #28

Sure. Gotti won every case for decades before the one that convicted him because he was innocent Scrivener7 May 2024 #35

I believe Trump can write that off as a business expense Generic Brad May 2024 #24

social media expense? getagrip_already May 2024 #29

Salary for whoever has replaced Cohen as the fixer. Scrivener7 May 2024 #36