I am sure there is a long list of criminal prosecutions

[edhopper]

for the same thing NY is charging Trump with on civil grounds. People go to jail for criminal fraud.

Why the special treatment?

[PJMcK]

1. I don't think the NYS AG can prosecute criminal cases

I don't think that office has those powers, hence the civl case(s).

[edhopper]

2. She can

https://ag.ny.gov/legal-recruitment/criminal-division

The Criminal Division is comprised of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, the Organized Crime Task Force, and the Public Integrity Bureau.

[PJMcK]

3. Thanks

I think I heard that information in an interview but thanks for setting the facts straight.


ETA: Your original question is a good one to have and answer.

[Under The Radar]

4. It's like fishing for 100lb Tuna with a 25 lb line.

If you ever do hook one, you will never get him to the boat.

[Scrivener7]

5. Too big to prosecute? Really?

[edhopper]

6. So

there is no equal justice under the Law?

[SoCalDavidS]

7. That's How America Rolls

[Gruenemann]

8. Maybe this?

In a civil trial, five out of six jurors are needed to return a verdict in favor of one party or the other. When 12 jurors deliberate in a civil trial, 10 jurors are needed to return a verdict. In a criminal case the verdict must be unanimous.

[edhopper]

9. I am sure the same thing can happen

in any criminal fraud trial, but they still happen,
James said their is clear evidence of fraud.
I hope as she goes forward she also prosecutes for criminal fraud,
It should be on the table.

[marie999]

10. Can't they be tried under RICO?

[edhopper]

11. Yes

New York has OCCA, which is their version of the Federal RICO law.