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kpete

(72,902 posts) Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:49 PM Mar 2023

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If it were Democratic presidential candidate accused of using campaign money to quiet a mistress... (Original Post) kpete Mar 2023 OP

Not a great example. former9thward Mar 2023 #1

It is however, hookaleft Mar 2023 #2

May be a different story TheRealNorth Mar 2023 #4

(33,424 posts)

1. Not a great example.

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:53 PM

Mar 2023

He was found not guilty on one count and the DOJ dropped the charges on the other two counts.

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2. It is however,

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:55 PM

Mar 2023

most relevant.

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3. It is relevant in that it is very hard to prove campaign finance violations.

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 08:59 PM

Mar 2023

Which is why they are rarely prosecuted.

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4. May be a different story

Mon Mar 20, 2023, 10:13 PM

Mar 2023

When the lawyer flips.