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OLDMDDEM

(1,572 posts)
Tue Jan 4, 2022, 09:59 AM Jan 2022

Just a thought, and maybe a naive one

Since Dumpy lost the election and has been spilling lies for over a year and raising money doing it, wouldn't that qualify as a RICO case for the DA? Raising money under false pretenses is a crime, right?

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Just a thought, and maybe a naive one (Original Post) OLDMDDEM Jan 2022 OP
Yes! Walleye Jan 2022 #1
Just waiting for proof he isn't above the law. Hoping it comes soon mucifer Jan 2022 #2
I think Leticia said yesterday that no one is above the law. She was referring to TFG. secondwind Jan 2022 #3
only if he uses edhopper Jan 2022 #4
Interesting OLDMDDEM Jan 2022 #5
Now do religions Effete Snob Jan 2022 #11
I remember quite a few comments from a bunch of journalists Beastly Boy Jan 2022 #6
Well, the trump family is organized like and operates like a gang... Wounded Bear Jan 2022 #7
I agree OLDMDDEM Jan 2022 #8
A gang? malaise Jan 2022 #9
Same difference... Wounded Bear Jan 2022 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2022 #12

edhopper

(33,575 posts)
4. only if he uses
Tue Jan 4, 2022, 10:19 AM
Jan 2022

that money for something other than he raises it for. Political lies are protected speech.

Beastly Boy

(9,323 posts)
6. I remember quite a few comments from a bunch of journalists
Tue Jan 4, 2022, 11:09 AM
Jan 2022

who follow the NY DA's investigation into the Trump Organization that the case and the way it is moving forward has many parallels with other RICO cases. Not exactly what you arre referring to, but the thought crossed their minds.

Wounded Bear

(58,648 posts)
7. Well, the trump family is organized like and operates like a gang...
Tue Jan 4, 2022, 11:11 AM
Jan 2022

so it makes sense to follow RICO guidelines when investigating.

OLDMDDEM

(1,572 posts)
8. I agree
Tue Jan 4, 2022, 11:17 AM
Jan 2022

He is a mob boss wannabe. His lying over the past several years shows his true colors and I believe will be his downfall. There is nothing that can save him except a jury with one Magat on it.

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