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In reply to the discussion: Calling all Constitutional lawyer wannabes: What IS the crime? [View all]The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,281 posts)14. Depends on what the collusion was about. If it was about influencing the election,
as presumably would be the case, the possible crimes could include:
1. Foreign nationals spending money to influence a federal election. 52 U.S.C. § 30101 and Bluman FEC. If a U.S. citizen coordinates, conspires or assists in that spending, that's illegal, too.
2. Fraud, 52 U.S.C. § 30101. Conspiring to 'deprive another of the intangible right of honest services,' which would include fixing a fraudulent election.
3. Public corruption, several statutes under Title 18, U.S.C.
4. 18 U.S.C. § 610, coercion of political activity
5. Worst case scenario, depending on what information they might have given the Russians: Espionage, 18 U.S.C. ch. 37
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As long as he is president, nothing he or his campaign team did or are doing is illegal
Voltaire2
Jun 2017
#36
An insane traitor has taken over our country and shit is not really being done about it!
Lint Head
Jun 2017
#4
A lot is being done about it, but it is all locked away in Mueller's office for now
marylandblue
Jun 2017
#9
There would have to be classified information involved. Not needed to get Trump elected.
Voltaire2
Jun 2017
#29
QUID: Trump's loans get forgiven, and he's allowed to live. QUO: Putin/Russian bankers get their
WinkyDink
Jun 2017
#24
computer espionage/conspiracy to commit; computer tresspassing/conspiracy to commit
unblock
Jun 2017
#10
Depends on what the collusion was about. If it was about influencing the election,
The Velveteen Ocelot
Jun 2017
#14
Hello? TREASON. Throwing a Presidential election is TREASON. Then there's....
WinkyDink
Jun 2017
#20
So I didn't add the WELL-KNOWN PART about "with the aid of Russia, in order to install Russian
WinkyDink
Jun 2017
#26
Collusion with any foreign country, friend or foe by a citizen is treason. nt
Blue_true
Jun 2017
#42