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malthaussen

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10. There's always the "stick it to the Libs" motive.

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #8)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 12:07 PM

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Remember, this Administration shows its power by being as outrageous as possible, then daring people to try to stop them. So simple self-interest is not the only factor in a decision.

-- Mal

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Minnesota shooting suspect Vance Boelter expected to face federal charges: Sources [View all] groundloop Yesterday OP

Expect a full pardon AStern Yesterday #1

Yep, he needs both federal and state charges. Bev54 Yesterday #2

Maybe, markodochartaigh 11 hrs ago #28

Not on state charges, MarineCombatEngineer 11 hrs ago #31

Minnesota can still prosecute him on State charges. Jacson6 Yesterday #3

What would be the point? DJT would just pardon him. malthaussen Yesterday #4

I really don't think Krasnov would pardon this guy. So far, except for the 1/6 assholes, Ocelot II Yesterday #8

There's always the "stick it to the Libs" motive. malthaussen Yesterday #10

Trump uses the pardon power to obtain bribes. Ocelot II Yesterday #12

Stipulating, for the nonce, that you're right about his self-interest... malthaussen 11 hrs ago #25

Can't recommend your post enough Scubamatt Yesterday #18

Well, markodochartaigh 11 hrs ago #30

Trump was signaling to law enforcement that it's OK to go after Black people Ocelot II 11 hrs ago #32

Yes, the State should press ahead and only allow the feds after IbogaProject Yesterday #5

He is facing state charges; he's already been charged with murder under state law. Ocelot II Yesterday #6

Let Minnesota try him. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #7

It will, no question; but the feds can try him too. It's not an either-or situation. Ocelot II Yesterday #9

A really bad idea, that opens him to pardon, and you can't try him twice. CanonRay Yesterday #11

State and federal charges can be brought against the same person Ocelot II Yesterday #13

Thanks again Ocelot II ArizonaLib Yesterday #17

Charges related to his hit list are what I'd expect at federal level jmowreader Yesterday #19

Double jeopardy doesn't apply to separate state and federal charges. Ocelot II Yesterday #20

Why? Because FBI was involved? travelingthrulife Yesterday #14

They seem to be basing federal jurisdiction on his use of an instrumentality Ocelot II Yesterday #21

The state needs to (and will) proceed as if no fed charges exist. Keeping him RockRaven Yesterday #15

Vance Boelter is FUBAR!!! ProudMNDemocrat Yesterday #16

Trump definitely wants Boelter on federal charges Quanto Magnus Yesterday #22

See above posts. The state prosecution will continue. Ocelot II 11 hrs ago #26

Been A Dick Donald cannot pardon him for state charges and convictions, MarineCombatEngineer 11 hrs ago #29

Targeting elected officials proves no political agenda IronLionZion Yesterday #23

Question. I'm thinking Minnesota officials will want to open many phones the killer contacted. bluestarone Yesterday #24

No, and they couldn't if they wanted to, which they don't. Ocelot II 11 hrs ago #27