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In reply to the discussion: Complete Failure of the Legal System [View all]DallasNE
(8,019 posts)37. Technically True
Because Trump had filed a motion to dismiss following Trump's election victory the Judge had to have a hearing. He gave Trump until December 2nd to respond as to why the motion to dismiss should be granted and the prosecution until December 9th to respond as to why the motion should be denied. After that, he will make a decision to either set a date for sentencing (likely around December 22nd) or grant the motion to dismiss. I am not going to speculate which way he will rule but I will say this, the tone in the motion to dismiss was disrespectful of the Judge and that will not go over well.
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Something I have been saying even when everyone was drooling over them. (n/t)
OldBaldy1701E
Nov 2024
#51
The legal system exists for the powerful to use the state's monopoly on violence
RockRaven
Nov 2024
#7
God! We've got a failed justice system in cases against the powerful and wealthy.
brush
Nov 2024
#31
If the health of the political and legal systems are any indication, America is a failed state
AverageJoe
Nov 2024
#11
Add in the possibility of expanding the SOTUS to 13 justices, and using the Democrats proposal
kelly1mm
Nov 2024
#26
I never liked the very public lobbying for ending the filibuster and increasing the number of Supreme Court
kelly1mm
Nov 2024
#55
"I can't help but wonder what lies ahead for us in this rapidly shifting landscape."
B.See
Nov 2024
#42
So if you are a rich white man who tried to overthrow our government because you were mad you lost
kimbutgar
Nov 2024
#14
What made this country special, that "no man is above the law" turned out to be an utter fantasy
stumpysbear
Nov 2024
#22
And how many young men sit on Rikers Island, charged with petty offenses....
A HERETIC I AM
Nov 2024
#36