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cyclonefence

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1. I am surprised that the Mann Act's application

Tue Dec 24, 2024, 03:02 PM

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depends on the victim's belief in why she was being transported. Seems to me her (mistaken) belief that it was to be a "vacation" only makes the crime more heinous.

But what do I know.

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The real reason Garland did not charge Gaetz. [View all] Hamlette Yesterday OP

I am surprised that the Mann Act's application cyclonefence Yesterday #1

+1 crickets Yesterday #5

Caminetti vs United States (1917) H2O Man Yesterday #14

Gaetz report renews debate about how he escaped federal charges Wiz Imp Yesterday #22

Right. H2O Man 22 hrs ago #51

Not what I said Hamlette 16 hrs ago #58

How dare you! Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #2

It's a shame that smug condescension can't be harnessed as a power source. Orrex Yesterday #6

I'm angry and frustrated too Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #20

The only allegation of rape.. reACTIONary Yesterday #26

WHY CAN'T I REC THIS 100X?? WarGamer Yesterday #12

This member of the reality based community thanks you for your support. Nt Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #21

But Hunter yankee87 Yesterday #3

Because Garland has an agenda. Beastly Boy Yesterday #4

The report says the Justice Department stonewalled the committee's requests Zorro Yesterday #7

So? If the DOJ had hard evidence... reACTIONary Yesterday #28

The real reason Bird Lady Yesterday #8

That's right. Garland should have just made shit up about Gaetz and charged him anyway. Wiz Imp Yesterday #10

Thanks! Keep speaking truth to... reACTIONary Yesterday #29

thanks. really appreciate your efforts here. stopdiggin Yesterday #36

It could just be a reflection of your insanity? Bird Lady 23 hrs ago #50

Thank You Wiz Imp Yesterday #9

The report is not exhaustive of moniss Yesterday #16

The reason they refused to cooperate with the committee is simple and straightforward... reACTIONary Yesterday #35

Everything DOJ did was not moniss Yesterday #39

The grand jury is an example of the general principle... reACTIONary Yesterday #41

For heaven's sake moniss Yesterday #43

They stonewalled the committee.... reACTIONary Yesterday #44

It was not as complete or extensive of his wrongdoing as it moniss 23 hrs ago #46

It's simple.... reACTIONary 23 hrs ago #48

We're not talking about the half hearted questionable moniss 22 hrs ago #52

Do I understand? You seem to think that.... reACTIONary 21 hrs ago #53

No you don't understand and moniss 21 hrs ago #54

There is still the drug charges moniss Yesterday #11

when did the possession of cocaine occur? Hamlette 15 hrs ago #59

I don't know about the possession details per se only that moniss 11 hrs ago #61

Mann act is a federal crime and there was enough evidence to arrest him for it uponit7771 Yesterday #13

There was absolutely no chance of ever getting a conviction Wiz Imp Yesterday #18

That was up to the jury not forum posters uponit7771 Yesterday #34

No. That was up to the lawyers who know when they have an unwinnable case . Wiz Imp Yesterday #40

As a matter of justice, you do not prosecute a person.... reACTIONary 23 hrs ago #49

Marilyn Mosby her FA testified he cleared her for the transaction and DOJ still prosecuted ... uponit7771 8 hrs ago #64

They shouldn't. reACTIONary 7 hrs ago #65

"The White Slave Traffic Act of 1910", you mean? AZJonnie Yesterday #45

That's how I look at it. The women were hookers who were compensated... JohnnyRingo Yesterday #15

But is this the only time he delved into underaged females? paleotn Yesterday #23

Your sense of the matter wouldn't be ... reACTIONary Yesterday #25

My sense of the matter might lead to paths of investigation that turn up evidence that's admissible. paleotn Yesterday #31

The "paths of investigation" were pursued by the DOJ, and... reACTIONary Yesterday #37

You have a point there. JohnnyRingo 20 hrs ago #55

Now that image of her being statuary is stuck in my mind BeyondTheVeilJack Yesterday #24

hahaha oops! JohnnyRingo 20 hrs ago #56

Yeah, no. There was plenty of evidence to charge him. W_HAMILTON Yesterday #17

From The Guardian ... AZJonnie 18 hrs ago #57

Convenient of them to leave out the rest of the statute: W_HAMILTON 1 hr ago #67

Drugs? So is blow now de rigueur in House offices? paleotn Yesterday #19

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Yesterday #27

Not if the prosecutors never get past a preliminary hearing Beastly Boy 11 hrs ago #63

What a poor persecuted guy Garland is. nt LexVegas Yesterday #30

doggonit now. you're just dashing cold water on a really good hissy fit! stopdiggin Yesterday #32

How about his dead roommate Mr. Garland? They made the arresting officer resign! GreenWave Yesterday #33

Because it would look political, unlike Hunter Biden. usonian Yesterday #38

nly one thing more sick than a child rapist Emile Yesterday #42

Now let's chat about all the other people he let off the hook Blue_Tires 23 hrs ago #47

the tragedy about our disagreements here is we are not talking about why this report is so damaging Hamlette 15 hrs ago #60

It WAS a Mann act violation. DiverDave 11 hrs ago #62

It was not a violation of the Mann Act. Hamlette 5 hrs ago #66

That's not a very good defense. W_HAMILTON 1 hr ago #68