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Adam Schiff on Lawrence tonight asked the question if the DA in Georgia can call a grand jury (Original Post) JohnSJ Jan 2022 OP
Because it was a violation of state law? Can there be federal jurisdiction Ocelot II Jan 2022 #1
It is more than state law, it impacts the presidential election. The SC had no problem taking the JohnSJ Jan 2022 #2
Just asking the question. Federal jurisdiction can be pretty difficult to sort Ocelot II Jan 2022 #4
I am sure others will weigh in. Thanks JohnSJ Jan 2022 #6
It's both a state crime and a federal crime, gab13by13 Jan 2022 #5
+10000 kacekwl Jan 2022 #3

Ocelot II

(115,836 posts)
1. Because it was a violation of state law? Can there be federal jurisdiction
Thu Jan 20, 2022, 11:27 PM
Jan 2022

over a violation of a state election statute?

JohnSJ

(92,382 posts)
2. It is more than state law, it impacts the presidential election. The SC had no problem taking the
Thu Jan 20, 2022, 11:34 PM
Jan 2022

bush v Gore

What about the fake electors, etc. is that only under the providence of the respective state law?

Ocelot II

(115,836 posts)
4. Just asking the question. Federal jurisdiction can be pretty difficult to sort
Thu Jan 20, 2022, 11:42 PM
Jan 2022

and I don't know the answer.

gab13by13

(21,402 posts)
5. It's both a state crime and a federal crime,
Thu Jan 20, 2022, 11:48 PM
Jan 2022

Everyone thinks it's a no brainer because of the audio, not so. The prosecution has to prove intent, has to prove that Trump knew he lost the election in Georgia.

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