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H2O Man

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51. Right.

Tue Dec 24, 2024, 09:55 PM

21 hrs ago

My only point was that the USSC had, long ago, ruled that the victim's ideas of the nature of events is not a factor. The OP had noted the minor didn't think she was being trafficked for sex. While true, it was not why the DoJ didn't prosecte. As has been noted numerous times here on DU, there were other reasons why the DoJ under Biden could not prosecute under the Mann Act.

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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

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

Right. H2O Man 21 hrs ago #51

Not what I said Hamlette 15 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 22 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 21 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 7 hrs ago #64

They shouldn't. reACTIONary 7 hrs ago #65

"The White Slave Traffic Act of 1910", you mean? AZJonnie 23 hrs ago #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 10 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 10 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 57 min ago #68