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Related: About this forumWhat ever happened to Matt Gaetz's underage sex trafficking investigation
Did he get his shenanigans swept under the carpet with his money/influence?
RockRaven
(16,280 posts)corrupt, lying, sex trafficking fraudster politician because the primary witness is a corrupt, lying, sex trafficking fraudster politician and the jury won't believe that guy.
FBaggins
(27,714 posts)The primary witness had apparently been convicted of previously lying about a politician having sex with an underage partner.
walkingman
(8,347 posts)FBaggins
(27,714 posts)two people whose testimony has issues that veteran prosecutors feel would not pass muster with a jury
OldBaldy1701E
(6,362 posts)They can get away with it? I have an idea. How about we get some prosecutors around this nation who are more interested in justice than worrying about how they and/or their political future might look if they lose a case? Yes? Maybe? Hopefully??
FBaggins
(27,714 posts)Rather "if you can't prove it in court - you shouldn't charge someone"
The "beyond a reasonable doubt to a unanimous jury" standard applies to people we don't like too.
Lightning-rod opponents are naturally presumed guilty until proven innocent on political chat sites... but that isn't the legal standard.
OldBaldy1701E
(6,362 posts)As much as they do not think it is a 'sure win'. Also, you do not want prosecutors that prefer justice to personal progress?
stopdiggin
(12,831 posts)And despite the fact that you (we) don't like it - jurors are still not particularly impressed with weasels, cons, convicted felons and proven liars as witnesses. I know .. strange!
Bring them a winnable case ... And they'd be quite happy to go after a smug, rich boy politician. Happens all the time.
Scrivener7
(52,748 posts)Delay, delay, delay, then sink into oblivion.
They did have the receipts and the accomplice who was willing to talk, but apparently that wasn't enough i's and t's.
Wonder Why
(4,589 posts)The Republicans made him the chairman of the Underage Sex Committee. He intends to call Jeffrey Epstein as his first witness after Hunter Biden's laptop.
packman
(16,296 posts)and there was zero (0) noise about him in the local news except one article stating the gov. was giving him a pass due to "concrete" evidence.
But, it was to be expected from those who know how local Florida politics work and their reach into national politics.
KS Toronado
(19,580 posts)it was a political whitewash.
kacekwl
(7,511 posts)Any day now.
emulatorloo
(45,568 posts)They couldnt make a strong case that would convince a jury.
A lot of DUers read newspapers online when they get the time.
It helps them to keep up with current events.