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rzemanfl

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4. They are saying on the news that the DOJ is charging him with murder.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 12:44 PM

Jun 16

I think you're right, but the law means zero to the Trump Administration. Regarding the bribe, I'm sure the evangelicals could raise one.

Of course, I truly hope I am wrong about this whole scenario.

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Here's my take. The DOJ's case against the Minnesota shooter will go first- [View all] rzemanfl Jun 16 OP

He Will Get Off Deep State Witch Jun 16 #1

I don't think that will happen. The federal statute says Ocelot II Jun 16 #2

They are saying on the news that the DOJ is charging him with murder. rzemanfl Jun 16 #4

That would lose him more votes than gain. efhmc Jun 16 #5

Do you think TSF gives a flying fuck about votes? rzemanfl Jun 16 #7

Even if he did pardon, State can still charge/try/convict. Double Jeopardy DOES NOT ATTACH under hlthe2b Jun 16 #10

He'll get convicted, although some MAGA rubes will cheer him. Silent Type Jun 16 #3

The Trump DOJ appears to be charging him, rzemanfl Jun 16 #6

Doubt they'll have any trouble coming up with charges for this guy. Silent Type Jun 16 #11

They might have found some interstate connection that could confer federal jurisdiction, Ocelot II Jun 16 #12

I am from Wisconsin which has never had a death penalty. rzemanfl Jun 16 #14

Minnesota doesn't either, but some federal crimes provide for it. Ocelot II Jun 16 #16

I lost my train of thought on the death penalty comment. rzemanfl Jun 16 #17

Double jeopardy won't attach because of the dual sovereignty exception. Ocelot II Jun 16 #8

Thank you! Of course, Roe v. Wade was precedent too. rzemanfl Jun 16 #9

The Separate Sovereigns principle applies NutmegYankee Jun 16 #13

Thank you. I have been reminded of this, assuming that sometime between 1968 and 1971, rzemanfl Jun 16 #15