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In reply to the discussion: So pissed at Kristen Gillibrand for saying Bill should have resigned [View all]I agree with the part that wire-tapping in Maryland is a felony, but here is the real aspect of this case. TRIPP WAS INDITED ON FELONY WIRETAPPING, because at the time she lived in Columbia, MD. Before the trial, the state court ruled that because of the immunity agreements which the Independent Counsel's office entered into with Tripp, Lewinsky, and others, a substantial amount of the evidence which the prosecution intended to use was inadmissible. Maryland state court ruled that Lewinsky, who "admitted that she lied under oath in a federal proceeding and has stated that lying has been a part of her life," was not credible and Lewinsky's proposed testimony against Tripp was not reliable. Tripp case were dismissed on May 26, 2000, when the prosecution decided not to proceed with the trial of the case.
Both of you two are arguing basically the same point.
Both are correct, she was indited, she was give immunity, and her case was dismissed because MD decided not to prosecute.