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Didn't we learn last week that trump shared classified documents with friends? (Original Post) Goodheart Apr 2023 OP
Tell me again what kushner had that was worth Beachnutt Apr 2023 #1
Yeah once we find out what used to be in those empty folders Walleye Apr 2023 #2
A shitload of copies of classified documents and Jamal Khashoggi. Autumn Apr 2023 #5
the simple answer is he hasn't been charged yet GenXer47 Apr 2023 #3
I think your guess is right.. agingdem Apr 2023 #9
I've been saying this all day. louis-t Apr 2023 #4
Rich people get a pass for everything Johonny Apr 2023 #6
People with political power are treated differently than those without. RockRaven Apr 2023 #7
Because our justice system is a failure Marius25 Apr 2023 #8
I saw stories that witnesses were asked whether he shared documents onenote Apr 2023 #10
 

GenXer47

(1,204 posts)
3. the simple answer is he hasn't been charged yet
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 12:01 PM
Apr 2023

But why? I agree. My only guess is that they are building the case of the century, and when they wallop him with it, he'll be completely overwhelmed. It's gotta be a whole big list of crimes. And you don't want to arrest him, post bail, over and over again as you uncover more crimes. Yes, he should be detained pending trial but he's got unlimited $ and it would put the judge in the very tough position of detaining a former president, without bail.

agingdem

(7,805 posts)
9. I think your guess is right..
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 01:13 PM
Apr 2023

Garland/Smith are not going for a one count federal indictment...two grand juries..January 6 and classified documents...they are going for multiple count indictments on both investigations...and until every federal offense is uncovered/investigated, statutes cited, witness testimonies wrapped up, and the grand juries issue indictment referrals , we have no choice but to wait..I want Trump charged soon, damnit!

louis-t

(23,273 posts)
4. I've been saying this all day.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 12:07 PM
Apr 2023

Not only did he steal classified docs that did not belong to him, he got a kick out of showing them to people to 'impress' them.

Two felonies!

RockRaven

(14,915 posts)
7. People with political power are treated differently than those without.
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 12:17 PM
Apr 2023

Saying otherwise is just a lie.

 

Marius25

(3,213 posts)
8. Because our justice system is a failure
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 12:22 PM
Apr 2023

We have 2 justice systems, and the rich and powerful don't face the same consequences or laws as the rest of us.

onenote

(42,610 posts)
10. I saw stories that witnesses were asked whether he shared documents
Fri Apr 14, 2023, 01:29 PM
Apr 2023

But I don't know what those witnesses told the investigators or what the information was, if it was shared.

On theater hand, we absolutely know that Texeira shared critical, current top secret information.

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