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In reply to the discussion: Justice Dept. says 18 people facing federal charges after Portland protests [View all]Steelrolled
(2,022 posts)26. Jury trials will be interesting
I don't necessarily expect sympathetic juries. These people are not being charged with participating in a BLM protest. They are being charge with the crap you see on the news every night. If there is video, it won't go well for them.
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Justice Dept. says 18 people facing federal charges after Portland protests [View all]
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Jul 2020
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I will be curious to see how a federal jury drawn from the area considers the charges.
TomSlick
Jul 2020
#3
How many years will the protester get who was arrested for dancing with flowers?
groundloop
Jul 2020
#11
"Trust your instincts" My instincts and logic tell me that these goons are CRIMINALS
Ferrets are Cool
Jul 2020
#25
The article mentioned jury trials, as well as "other follow-up court proceedings"
Steelrolled
Jul 2020
#31