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madville

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11. The federal court can't do much to him criminally

Reply to Figarosmom (Reply #8)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 09:09 PM

Jun 18

Because this DOJ would most likely decline to prosecute him for a criminal contempt charge. If the court appointed a special prosecutor from outside the DOJ then Trump could pardon him. Until the SCOTUS says otherwise the President’s power to pardon would easily negate any federal criminal legal action.

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Breaking - Florida AG held in contempt of court for flouting court order [View all] malaise Jun 18 OP

we all know what would happen if WE defied a court order Skittles Jun 18 #1

LOCK HIM UP! (see, it works both ways) Snarkoleptic Jun 18 #2

Is there any penalty? surfered Jun 18 #3

No, it's civil contempt madville Jun 18 #6

Limp dick finger wag & stern statement? SheltieLover Jun 18 #4

I saw no sanctions or punishment Figarosmom Jun 18 #5

It's civil contempt madville Jun 18 #7

Of which he said he Figarosmom Jun 18 #8

She can then start fining him liberalgunwilltravel Jun 18 #9

Which they will keep refusing to accept, let alone pay. slightlv Jun 18 #12

The federal court can't do much to him criminally madville Jun 18 #11

Add to your final sentence:"...any federal criminal legal action against anyone, ever." TheRickles Jun 18 #13

K&R spanone Jun 18 #10