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kentuck

(115,912 posts) Tue Dec 27, 2022, 10:24 PM Dec 2022

An indictment and a jury trial but no conviction? [View all]

How would you feel if Donald Trump was tried by a jury but they refused to convict?

However, all the facts would come out and he would be totally exposed for the fraud and traitor that he is?

Would it serve any useful purpose to go thru a jury trial and not have a conviction?

Even if 90% of the people believed him guilty, but the jury found him "not guilty", would it be better than no trial at all?

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An indictment and a jury trial but no conviction? [View all] kentuck Dec 2022 OP

If anyone thinks that... 2naSalit Dec 2022 #1

I would take my chances on a trial nightwing1240 Dec 2022 #2

hung jury . simple Tetrachloride Dec 2022 #3

That's exactly it... regnaD kciN Dec 2022 #12

The trial would take place in DC where the Grand Juries preside. nt Justice matters. Dec 2022 #28

Same Way I Felt When OJ Was Found "Not Guilty" SoCalDavidS Dec 2022 #4

We know MAGAs will lie during jury selection to get on the jury. Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #5

Jury Selection In Criminal Cases Justice matters. Dec 2022 #27

Yes but are they good at detecting people vulnerable to bribery or blackmail? Irish_Dem Dec 2022 #30

The trial does not have to be 'public' in certain circumstances. Justice matters. Dec 2022 #39

Yes, they can tell who will or won't be vulnerable Genki Hikari Dec 2022 #50

Highly unlikely, imo, if DoJ brings the case against him. elleng Dec 2022 #6

TFG would never plead insanity; he's a narcissist and that would be too humiliating. Ocelot II Dec 2022 #11

Right elleng Dec 2022 #16

They'll wheel him into court in a wheelchair Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #17

No jury will find him not guilty unless the prosecutor hasn't prepared the case properly... brooklynite Dec 2022 #7

I tend to agree. elleng Dec 2022 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2022 #8

He has already lost his mojo. If he is indicted he will delay the trial as long as possible Walleye Dec 2022 #9

Who knows, maybe that's been Mr.Bill Dec 2022 #18

I think it's the only sensible approach, and you know he will put off the trial as long as possible Walleye Dec 2022 #19

NO, retrial republianmushroom Dec 2022 #13

If he isn't indicted and tried, then our laws are meaningless. lees1975 Dec 2022 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2022 #15

Damn right triron Dec 2022 #20

Laurence Tribe predicts indictments in March-April. Justice matters. Dec 2022 #29

If indicted March-April, trial wouldn't be until December at earliest, probably not until 2024 onenote Dec 2022 #37

Garland could ask the DC Court to 'fast-track' procedures invoking primaries imminent. Justice matters. Dec 2022 #40

They can do this on their own timetable. The cases has been made. lees1975 Dec 2022 #47

High Crimes need to be tried BaronChocula Dec 2022 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2022 #22

I would be happy that he was tried, just like I'm happy he was impeached. MMBeilis Dec 2022 #23

Welcome To DU ProfessorGAC Dec 2022 #32

Thank you. I'm sure it's going to be fun. MMBeilis Dec 2022 #52

welcome to DU gopiscrap Jan 2023 #53

We'll cross that bridge when we come to it Takket Dec 2022 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 2022 #25

Right? I'm reading this thread thinking I missed the indictment somehow. msfiddlestix Dec 2022 #38

Would the DOJ appeal such verdict if the evidence is super incriminating? nt Justice matters. Dec 2022 #26

No, that'd be Double Jeopardy ITAL Dec 2022 #41

What if there are multiple charges (Counts) and one (or two, or more) of them gets a guilty verdict? Justice matters. Dec 2022 #42

No. Genki Hikari Dec 2022 #45

The insurrectionists whom Trump directed left 5 people DEAD! Emile Dec 2022 #31

Indict them all, they are guilty and everybody knows it. fightforfreedom Dec 2022 #33

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again! old as dirt Dec 2022 #34

I'd be very upset, but I'm not anticipating that. I think the jury verdict in the seditionist case Vinca Dec 2022 #35

If Biden pardoned Trump it would end his presidency, re-election bid. fightforfreedom Dec 2022 #36

Agreed. Justice matters. Dec 2022 #43

Depends on the case the idiot is tried for Genki Hikari Dec 2022 #44

Jury nullification is a real possibility in that scenario... SKKY Dec 2022 #46

This is exactly why there shouldn't be a BIG trial ... jgo Dec 2022 #48

I feel strongly that Trump should face multiple prosecutions in different venues. Just A Box Of Rain Dec 2022 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Dec 2022 #51