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In reply to the discussion: Powell declares her plea deal was extorted. [View all]muriel_volestrangler
(102,683 posts)43. No, the newsletter is basically her operation
Here: https://defendingtherepublic.substack.com/p/thank-you-for-your-continuing-support
4- This was posted on Saturday but is worth repeating
Margot Cleveland at The Federalist
Sidney Powell's Plea Proves Fulton County DA Went Nuclear To Get Trump
QUOTE: The bottom line is this: Willis basically extorted a guilty plea from Powell by charging her with seven serious felonies, including a RICO conspiracy count, two counts of conspiracy to commit election fraud, and one count each of conspiracy to commit computer theft, conspiracy to commit computer trespass, conspiracy to commit computer invasion of privacy, and conspiracy to defraud the state.
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Follow Our Progress on Social Media:
Sidney on Twitter - @SidneyPowell1
DefendingTheRepublic.org
SidneyPowell on GETTR
Sidney on Telegram
Margot Cleveland at The Federalist
Sidney Powell's Plea Proves Fulton County DA Went Nuclear To Get Trump
QUOTE: The bottom line is this: Willis basically extorted a guilty plea from Powell by charging her with seven serious felonies, including a RICO conspiracy count, two counts of conspiracy to commit election fraud, and one count each of conspiracy to commit computer theft, conspiracy to commit computer trespass, conspiracy to commit computer invasion of privacy, and conspiracy to defraud the state.
...
Follow Our Progress on Social Media:
Sidney on Twitter - @SidneyPowell1
DefendingTheRepublic.org
SidneyPowell on GETTR
Sidney on Telegram
"Our" means "Sidney and one more site". The hilarious thing is the "exortion" consists of "charges". A lawyer is repeating that if someone agrees to a plea deal, they have been "extorted", because otherwise they'd have to fight charges in court.
More on "Defending the Republic":
Powells troubles mounted later in 2021, when the U.S. attorneys office for the District of Columbia sought communications and other records related to fundraising and accounting by a number of groups started by Powell, including Defending the Republic, a Texas-based organization claiming 501(c) 4 nonprofit status, and a PAC by the same name, according to documents reviewed by The Washington Post.
An attorney for Powell said at the time that, We have always known the more effective we are, the more the false attacks will intensify. Defending the Republic has and will continue to fight for #WeThePeople who make this country work.
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Powell is now limited in what she can say publicly about the Georgia case. But her nonprofit, Defending the Republic, asked followers for forbearance in a Friday newsletter distributed via the Substack platform: We at Defending the Republic appreciate your patience, support, and understanding of Sidneys decision regarding the Georgia case.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/10/21/sidney-powell-trump-georgia-election-case/
An attorney for Powell said at the time that, We have always known the more effective we are, the more the false attacks will intensify. Defending the Republic has and will continue to fight for #WeThePeople who make this country work.
...
Powell is now limited in what she can say publicly about the Georgia case. But her nonprofit, Defending the Republic, asked followers for forbearance in a Friday newsletter distributed via the Substack platform: We at Defending the Republic appreciate your patience, support, and understanding of Sidneys decision regarding the Georgia case.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/10/21/sidney-powell-trump-georgia-election-case/
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See what happens when they get no jail time? They think they did nothing wrong and keep repeating the behavior
Walleye
Oct 2023
#4
THIS RIGHT HERE! What in the complete hell. Put this dumb fuck in jail, throw away the key.
onecaliberal
Oct 2023
#50
All of these people...hideous fucking assholes. Terrible humans. Defective meat bags.
LuckyCharms
Oct 2023
#6
See reply #43 for the details of "Defending the Republic", which she set up
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2023
#62
And probably seeing donations to her are falling off. No more million$ for Kracken Krazy n/t
Attilatheblond
Oct 2023
#60
Her plea agreement requires her to testify. Is she claiming her testimony will be perjured?
Jim__
Oct 2023
#18
"She" has nothing to do with this. This is just someone else's opinion. Pure clickbait.
PSPS
Oct 2023
#22
Maybe it's "her operation" but it's not her words. It's an opinion piece written in the third person.
PSPS
Oct 2023
#55
"This was posted on Saturday but is worth repeating" - yes, she is repeating it
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2023
#65
There is no "rush to make excuses for her." This is an OPINION piece WRITTEN IN THE THIRD PERSON.
PSPS
Oct 2023
#73
Even your excuses for her fail. Her plea was revealed last Thursday.
muriel_volestrangler
Oct 2023
#75
Problem is, articles like this are posted by the "community" and not reviewed
William Seger
Oct 2023
#53
Thoughtful DU posters save reader time/effort by taking a little time
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2023
#117
One side of mouth to grift the base and the other to plead in court. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Oct 2023
#26
Not going into detail but I took a plea once and my lawyer told me that if I sounded like I didn't believe I was guilty
Maraya1969
Oct 2023
#42
Penalties on some offenses are such that often a defendant will take a plea to mitigate the real chance of prison. For
Pepsidog
Oct 2023
#66
I did not see hers either but I watched Cheeseburger's and the same judge carefully and repeatedly
Wonder Why
Oct 2023
#69
Well, then just say no to the plea--go to trial and hopefully to jail when you are found GUILTY
riversedge
Oct 2023
#81
I think she is trying to protect herself against MAGA attack and just hung herself instead. nt
ShazamIam
Oct 2023
#88