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usonian

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1. IANAL, but my guess is that the Clintons' case is based on suppressing evidence which would clear them.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Jan 28, 2026, 01:52 AM

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IMO, that would require every bit of evidence. Otherwise, the defense is hindered by withheld evidence.

I do suspect that Bill had no knowledge of the sex, blackmail and money laundering operation, nor its “silent” partner.

Anyone who did had a moral obligation to report it. Long ago.

Some people have no morals.

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I have a bit of a question. About a week ago I asked why Bill and Hillary couldn't just [View all] Maraya1969 Wednesday OP

IANAL, but my guess is that the Clintons' case is based on suppressing evidence which would clear them. usonian Wednesday #1

Basically some common "legal stuff" doesn't applies when you're compelled to testify before Congress AZJonnie Wednesday #2

The whole thing looks bad Johonny Wednesday #9

I've always thought they should testify and take the 5th and add that it's in order to protect the current president. Vinca Wednesday #3

I like that! Maraya1969 Wednesday #6

How would Bill implicate Trump? Tommy Carcetti Wednesday #4

idk He could mention that people talked about how frequent a guest Trump was Maraya1969 Wednesday #7

That's a stretch that wouldn't implicate Trump EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #11

I can't imagine that swing district representatives want anything to do with this vote Buckeyeblue Wednesday #5

Isn't little Gym Jorden STILL in contempt of court? Greybnk48 Wednesday #8

I thought it was a tactic to get it to court which would force discovery (all files necessary) instead of the GOP's... Jbraybarten Wednesday #10

Release all the files, and we'll testify. It's not Emile Wednesday #12

My understanding the Clinton's will not testify behind closed doors, will do so publicly MagickMuffin Wednesday #13