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elleng

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6. Highly unlikely, imo, if DoJ brings the case against him.

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2022, 10:33 PM

Dec 2022

Insanity defense might get him off, but if that's likely, it's also likely he'll PLEA insanity!!!

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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

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