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kpete

(71,991 posts) Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:49 PM Mar 2023

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If it were Democratic presidential candidate accused of using campaign money to quiet a mistress...

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If it were Democratic presidential candidate accused of using campaign money to quiet a mistress... (Original Post) kpete Mar 2023 OP

Not a great example. former9thward Mar 2023 #1

It is however, hookaleft Mar 2023 #2

It is relevant in that it is very hard to prove campaign finance violations. former9thward Mar 2023 #3

May be a different story TheRealNorth Mar 2023 #4

former9thward

(32,005 posts)

1. Not a great example.

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:53 PM

Mar 2023

He was found not guilty on one count and the DOJ dropped the charges on the other two counts.

hookaleft

(938 posts)

2. It is however,

Reply to former9thward (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:55 PM

Mar 2023

most relevant.

former9thward

(32,005 posts)

3. It is relevant in that it is very hard to prove campaign finance violations.

Reply to hookaleft (Reply #2)

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:59 PM

Mar 2023

Which is why they are rarely prosecuted.

TheRealNorth

(9,481 posts)

4. May be a different story

Reply to former9thward (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 10:13 PM

Mar 2023

When the lawyer flips.

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