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dalton99a

(81,406 posts)
1. Stone is an important friend of Russian intelligence. He will get a presidential pardon.
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 09:10 PM
Jul 2018

But then, so will every member of the Trump crime family

Cicada

(4,533 posts)
5. Hacking into Hillary's computers is a New York crime too, conspiracy includes Stone
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 09:31 PM
Jul 2018

I’m not sure New York will prosecute should it turn out Stone knew he was facilitating computer crimes. But it’s possible.

JarOCats

(119 posts)
6. Considering his usual demeanor...
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 09:51 PM
Jul 2018

... he'd be acting glib if he were discovered in the library, with the candlestick, standing over the body.

But, yes, no doubt he's counting on a pardon.

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
7. But getting a pardon means you have to testify-
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 10:31 PM
Jul 2018

Can't claim the 5th. And you can still be charged with perjury.

Also, Roger Stone is so loathsome-- Trump probably will use him and throw him away like Cohen, save his pardons for his family.

Takket

(21,529 posts)
8. i don't think anyone is counting on a pardon
Sat Jul 14, 2018, 10:51 PM
Jul 2018

as it would led to persons being compelled speak about their crimes and drumpf's involvement, and there is no way in hell he is putting himself at risk to save anyone else.

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