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Ocelot II

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5. No reputable lawyer would touch it-

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 23, 2026, 11:47 AM

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they’d be sanctioned under Rule 11; it’s clearly frivolous because it’s not grounded in law. Filing a lawsuit without support in the law just to call attention to a person or an issue can get a lawyer fined and disciplined.

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It wouldn't even survive a motion to dismiss. Ocelot II Thursday #2

Yes... as I said. But the time between announcement and dismissal will gain attention and hlthe2b Thursday #4

No reputable lawyer would touch it- Ocelot II Thursday #5

LOL..better tell that to the DOJ (and supposed lawyer/ FBI Director Patel) as well as hlthe2b Thursday #6

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