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no_hypocrisy

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1. Too soon to tell.

Reply to bcool (Original post)

Tue Apr 4, 2023, 07:32 AM

Apr 2023

I'm going with the guess that Trump's lawyers will try for a mistrial, making a verdict meaningless.

This showcase trial almost mirrors the scenario that Tom Wolfe described in Bonfire of the Vanities.

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How many of the charges that will eventually be brought against Trump will result in a conviction? [View all] bcool Apr 2023 OP

Too soon to tell. no_hypocrisy Apr 2023 #1

Trump hopes his buddies on the Supreme Court will over turn any conviction? Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #5

They wont let any trumpers on there Blues Heron Apr 2023 #2

With apologies to Dean Wormer superpatriotman Apr 2023 #3

Truly don't know. This is final exam time for the US criminal justice system. Irish_Dem Apr 2023 #4

I think his lawyers will settle on guilty plea of one charge Johonny Apr 2023 #6

I don't believe a unanimous verdict should be required. bluedigger Apr 2023 #7

I Ruh Roh! TheBlackAdder Apr 2023 #8