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onenote

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28. I don't think they know the meaning of the word "scapegoat."

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Mon Jul 28, 2025, 05:33 PM

Jul 28

A scapegoat is someone who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others.

Maxwell was convicted of having assisted, facilitated, and participated in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of minor girls by, among other things, helping Epstein to recruit, groom, and ultimately abuse victims known to her to be under the age of 18 -- as young as 14 years old when they were groomed and abused by her and Epstein. The evidence established that she not only procured under age victims -- children -- for Epstein to abuse, she herself at times participated in the sexual activity.

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Ghislaine Maxwell urges Supreme Court to overturn her conviction [View all] sheshe2 Jul 28 OP

This will be interesting. Biophilic Jul 28 #1

So in otherwords Trump can't risk giving her a doc03 Jul 28 #2

It is a clever way to mitigate any political risk fujiyamasan Jul 28 #16

Yeah, what about that? bucolic_frolic Jul 28 #3

Why can't we hear from the victims instead of Maxwell? Just_Vote_Dem Jul 28 #4

So ass kissing in articles is required now? Puke. Initech Jul 28 #5

I know that all have a right to plea their court cases to every venue that's possible, but in some cases, such as SWBTATTReg Jul 28 #6

Add brakester Jul 28 #38

So this was her deal. ananda Jul 28 #7

Just how much is Roberts and company willing to debase themselves. ?? lostnfound Jul 28 #12

Please, let's not challenge them! WestMichRad Jul 28 #14

What aren't they willing to debase themselves over? ananda Jul 28 #17

the SC does what their billionaire minders or Trump tell them to do. Irish_Dem Jul 28 #35

That agreement was immoral at the time. Will SCOTUS perpetuate evil? Karadeniz Jul 28 #8

Absolutely! Mossfern Jul 28 #9

Sad but true. sheshe2 Jul 28 #11

as Trump whores? Skittles Jul 28 #27

The Corrupt Court has already handed dictator power to Orangina mn9driver Jul 28 #10

This just broke. sheshe2 Jul 28 #30

Recommended. H2O Man Jul 28 #13

In addition, the Second Circuit rejected her request for rehearing en banc in November. onenote Jul 28 #32

Everyone can be sure Mr. Evil Jul 28 #15

Is Thomas on The List? Orrex Jul 28 #18

You never know... sheshe2 Jul 28 #23

I assume she has the goods on many of the RW justices. Not sure about the handmaiden. erronis Jul 28 #19

Of course judges are on the list. They will protect themselves. Irish_Dem Jul 28 #36

Sickening. MorbidButterflyTat Jul 28 #20

It's her crimes. She was an active participant in the crimes IronLionZion Jul 28 #21

Yep. See post 28. onenote Jul 28 #29

I've heard everything now. Release the tapes, Elon. Joinfortmill Jul 28 #22

I will 100% shocked if nTHIS court does NOT agree with her. bluestarone Jul 28 #24

"Hey SCOTUS, overturn my prosecution, because Eliot Ness is a big-fat, doo-doo head!"--Al Capone 1930s RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Jul 28 #25

John Roberts will probably call Trump to see what he should do. JohnnyRingo Jul 28 #26

I don't think they know the meaning of the word "scapegoat." onenote Jul 28 #28

When the United States gives its word, it must stand by it. Kid Berwyn Jul 28 #31

Even if the Court grants her petition for cert, it doesn't necessarily mean she wins her release from prison onenote Jul 28 #33

Just more proof you should never underestimate nasty white bastards - history is clear on this. walkingman Jul 28 #34

She is SO FULL OF brakester Jul 28 #37