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ScratchCat

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9. Well, some people are of the opinion

Reply to drray23 (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2026, 02:47 PM

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That since both U.S. Law and international law were violated in his kidnapping, the court has little choice but to dismiss the charges. If he is standing trial under US law, US law has to be followed. It wasn't. Not one iota of law was followed.

I doubt the indictment is even valid in the first place. Who's going to testify as to the validity of the charges and as to what they claim as fact? The current Venezuelan government?

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What are the odds the maduro case fails ? [View all] drray23 Monday OP

98.75% Lovie777 Monday #1

I would say 100% *IF* it were to go to trial Bluetus Monday #7

Did you read the indictment? Ms. Toad Monday #11

"Narco terrorism" appears nowhere in the statute you referenced. Bluetus Monday #17

What you label it is irrelevant. Ms. Toad Monday #18

What odds do you place on conviction Bluetus Monday #19

Hard to tell. Ms. Toad Monday #20

It will not fail. They won't let it. unblock Monday #2

Doesn't matter if it fails. The message has been sent. Irish_Dem Monday #3

It would appear any negotiations with the current leader Johonny Monday #4

IT'S ALL THEATER BETWEEN THIEVES. SPLIT THE LOOTED TREASURY. ColoringFool Monday #5

I am just waiting for something really bad Bluestocking Monday #6

Wouldn't be surprised if it did Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday #8

Well, some people are of the opinion ScratchCat Monday #9

The lack of witnesses in the ultimate trial doesn't make the indictment invalid. Ms. Toad Monday #12

Makes me very really sick to my stomach... EarthAbides Monday #10

I'm already against out next war. ☮ walkingman Monday #13

I'm wondering the same tihng Renew Deal Monday #14

At the very least, the 1934 National Firearms Act charges should be laughed out of court. maxsolomon Monday #15

Yeah I bet that will get dropped IMO nt EX500rider Monday #16