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1. Let me see -I'll take because there are also judges who are white supremacists

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Sat Jun 12, 2021, 09:53 AM

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Why are the Jan 6th terrorists being allowed to bail out after being arrested? [View all] Progressive Jones Jun 2021 OP

Let me see -I'll take because there are also judges who are white supremacists malaise Jun 2021 #1

There's that factor... nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #2

I haven't kept up on all the arrests but certainly at the beginning Bev54 Jun 2021 #33

You can prove that of course? brooklynite Jun 2021 #49

LOL malaise Jun 2021 #50

Judges Apply Criteria For Bond, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2021 #3

But Sir do they think White Supremacists who are anti-government malaise Jun 2021 #4

Not to mention that many are continuing their actions dawg day Jun 2021 #6

That Certainly Does Not Appear In Print, Ma'am The Magistrate Jun 2021 #9

Thanks for your response malaise Jun 2021 #11

Cost of confinement and lack of flight risk underpants Jun 2021 #7

They aren't black for the most part. So obviously MUCH safer in their communities. TigressDem Jun 2021 #8

This. bamagal62 Jun 2021 #14

Understood, but we're not dealing with ordinary crime here. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #10

I Am Not Defending Their Being Bailed Out, Sir The Magistrate Jun 2021 #13

I wasn't going after your response. Just continuing my rant. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #15

They have not been charged with terrorism. former9thward Jun 2021 #34

Probably because most are being charged Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #5

Yes. They are being coddled. nt Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #12

Maybe, but it's Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #29

Some are and some aren't - why? Um, the Constitution? Nt Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #16

What does the Constitution say about treason/insurrection? Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #17

Are those the charges? hardluck Jun 2021 #18

Treason is narrowly defined in the Constitution, insurrection isn't defined, Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #20

It's a major failure that there haven't been treason charges. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #21

Well, I guess you know better than anyone else. Fiendish Thingy Jun 2021 #25

Excellent response StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #30

What StarfishSaver said. nt MarineCombatEngineer Jun 2021 #31

Well said. Treefrog Jun 2021 #42

OK. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #45

It literally wasn't treason obamanut2012 Jun 2021 #43

Name one defendant that's been charged with treason/insurrection? MarineCombatEngineer Jun 2021 #22

Therein lies the problem. They are being given watered down charges. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #23

Well then, I would suggest that you contact the DoJ and air your complaints MarineCombatEngineer Jun 2021 #24

Treason is defined in the Constitution. former9thward Jun 2021 #35

In the federal system the presumption Tomconroy Jun 2021 #19

Federal courts have bail guidelines. MineralMan Jun 2021 #26

If these guys were brown skinned and or Muslim the expectations wouldn't be able to bail out uponit7771 Jun 2021 #27

Bail has been a right since 1257, English law. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #28

Perhaps, but more likely StarfishSaver Jun 2021 #32

Agree, but that wasn't the focus of the original post. 3Hotdogs Jun 2021 #36

Also, I notice a lot of ankle monitors and surrendering of firearms. Baked Potato Jun 2021 #37

I was going to post about that when I saw this thread. Mr.Bill Jun 2021 #47

When do they start going to prison? Owl Jun 2021 #38

Only after conviction and sentencing ? MichMan Jun 2021 #39

Yes. I just haven't heard of any projected trial dates. Owl Jun 2021 #41

Perhaps the 8th Amendment may be helpful nt sarisataka Jun 2021 #40

Because of something called the US Constitution obamanut2012 Jun 2021 #44

I know what the Constitution says on this. Bail is typically granted at a Judges' discretion. Progressive Jones Jun 2021 #46

Good question ck4829 Jun 2021 #48