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MLAA

(17,250 posts)
2. I liked Ms. James confirmation they found evidence of criminal activity that she would refer to
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 05:22 PM
Sep 2022

SDNY and IRS!

 

Effete Snob

(8,387 posts)
6. Translation: "We couldn't make a criminal charge out of it. Here, you have a look."
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 05:34 PM
Sep 2022

It was necessary for her to say that they made a "referral" to deflect attention from the obvious fact that she didn't think they had enough to bring a criminal charge.

marybourg

(12,586 posts)
8. No, she had to make a referral because she doesn't have
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 06:14 PM
Sep 2022

jurisdiction over the criminal charges that emanate from this case.

KS Toronado

(17,147 posts)
3. To make him nervous
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 05:28 PM
Sep 2022

So he does or says something stupid to use against him. To watch if he attempts to flee the country.

H2O Man

(73,506 posts)
5. To inform the public
Wed Sep 21, 2022, 05:33 PM
Sep 2022

that legal action is being taken against a known criminal. It's kind of like when a prosecutor announces they have charged someone with violating the law, as happens daily in America. It's a good thing.

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