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Amishman

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2. really doubtful. white killer / white victims takes hate crime off the table

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Fri Nov 19, 2021, 02:33 PM

Nov 2021

not sure what else would apply, given the weapon didn't actually cross state lines either which takes a lot of federal level gun charges off the table.

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Will the feds step in and charge Rittenhouse? [View all] RAB910 Nov 2021 OP

I don't think so it doesn't seem like a civil rights case at all Walleye Nov 2021 #1

really doubtful. white killer / white victims takes hate crime off the table Amishman Nov 2021 #2

It's more likely he'll become a millionaire on the gun show circuit BannonsLiver Nov 2021 #3

If he had shot 3 Black people, bet feds would and rightfully so. That didn't happen here. Hoyt Nov 2021 #4

I don't think the elements of a civil rights violation are present, Ocelot II Nov 2021 #5

Under Garland? Duppers Nov 2021 #6

No. Unfortunately this case is over. DOJ won't touch it. GoodRaisin Nov 2021 #7