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In reply to the discussion: Jan 6 committee has determined Trump committed crimes [View all]LaMouffette
(2,020 posts)73. Trump should be indicted and get the same punishment as Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ehrlichman
received for the crimes they committed during Watergateat the very least! He should actually get a worse punishment since the insurrection was about 1,000 times more egregious than what Nixon's minions did.
From the New York Times (1975):
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21John N. Mitchell, H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman, three of the most powerful men in the nation during the Nixon Administration, were sentenced today to serve two and a half to eight years in prison for their roles in the Watergate cover‐up.
Robert C. Mardian, a former Assistant Attorney General, who was convicted with the others last New Year's Day after a three‐month trial, was sentenced to 10 months to three years.
Judge John J. Sirica of Federal District Court imposed the sentences at the United States Courthouse. He did so quietly and with little emotion, addressing the defendants one by one, in a brief, somber and tense proceeding.
Conspiracy Charged
The four men were convicted of conspiring to obstruct justice in the original Watergate investigation through such means as paying hush money to the Watergate burglars in return for their silence about the break‐in of the Democratic National, Committee, headquarters at the Watergate office and apartment complex on June 17, 1972. All but Mr. Mardian had also been convicted of obstruction of justice, and in addition, of various counts of lying under oath.
Robert C. Mardian, a former Assistant Attorney General, who was convicted with the others last New Year's Day after a three‐month trial, was sentenced to 10 months to three years.
Judge John J. Sirica of Federal District Court imposed the sentences at the United States Courthouse. He did so quietly and with little emotion, addressing the defendants one by one, in a brief, somber and tense proceeding.
Conspiracy Charged
The four men were convicted of conspiring to obstruct justice in the original Watergate investigation through such means as paying hush money to the Watergate burglars in return for their silence about the break‐in of the Democratic National, Committee, headquarters at the Watergate office and apartment complex on June 17, 1972. All but Mr. Mardian had also been convicted of obstruction of justice, and in addition, of various counts of lying under oath.
[link:https://www.nytimes.com/1975/02/22/archives/mitchell-haldeman-ehrlichman-are-sentenced-to-2-to-8-years-mardian.html|
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The only option congress has is to impeach Garland if they feel he is derelict
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2022
#50
It doesn't work that way, to "make sure Garland" is doing something or not doing something. . . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2022
#75
Nope, I don't think he wants any part of it. The why of it would be pure speculation at this point.
Magoo48
Mar 2022
#77
I'm going to bookmark this thread and predict now that he is going to get away with it.
CentralMass
Mar 2022
#43
VIDEO: 'Good-Faith Basis' To Conclude Trump Engaged In Federal Crimes: January 6 Committee
L. Coyote
Mar 2022
#39
Of course he did, and what are they gonna do about it? GET ON THIS, CONGRESS!!!!
lindysalsagal
Mar 2022
#42
I'm reading interesting reactions to this bombshell, one of several to drop today.
L. Coyote
Mar 2022
#55
Trump should be indicted and get the same punishment as Mitchell, Haldeman, and Ehrlichman
LaMouffette
Mar 2022
#73