• CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    4 days ago

    I don’t get how Eric Cook can take this quid pro quo.

    My limited understanding of the law is that jeopardy attaches once a jury is empaneled. So, if the case is dismissed, prosecutors can recharge him, which I imagine is exactly why Trump wants to do it this way.

    Trump could just issue a pardon and make the case moot.

    JFC the fact that criminals can’t even crime properly…