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In reply to the discussion: Imagine this, A fake elector being questioned in front of a federal grand jury. [View all]Mr. Ected
(9,670 posts)10. Seems the bar is pretty high to get a conviction for federal mail fraud
There are two elements: devising a scheme to defraud and use of the mail to effectuate that scheme. Perhaps only the parties who actually placed the documents in the mail are eligible for the charge. That's a good point and one that this internet lawyer has no answer to. Maybe Daniel Goldman or Glenn Kirshner can weigh in.
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Imagine this, A fake elector being questioned in front of a federal grand jury. [View all]
fightforfreedom
Jan 2022
OP
Maybe, but the variables have changed if they are looking at possible sedition charges.
Gore1FL
Jan 2022
#59
Wish "My Cousin Vinny" had been about mail fraud so I'd understand it better
KS Toronado
Jan 2022
#27
Does the driver of the getaway car know the bank robbers are going to kill people in the bank?
usaf-vet
Feb 2022
#77
I agree ...They, (whoever "they" are) will get Donald Trump for exactly the same crime.
Stuart G
Jan 2022
#55
They have more to lose than the January 6 insurrectionists who are taking plea deals
Fiendish Thingy
Jan 2022
#48
Giuliani answers to Trump. Giuliani coordinated the fake electors conspiracy.
Eyeball_Kid
Jan 2022
#15
Question Michigan's GOP leaders, Sen Maj Leader Mike Shirkey and House Spkr Lee Chatfield.
L. Coyote
Jan 2022
#23
When you get to ordinary people with ordinary financial resources for lawyers, the worm
Vinca
Jan 2022
#51