Seriosly, why?

  • socsa@piefed.social
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    2 days ago

    There probably just isn’t the kind of direct evidence people imagine. You can’t prosecute people just for associating with a creep.

    • Nollij@sopuli.xyz
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      1 day ago

      I specifically mentioned Les Wexner for a reason. While the public information includes an absolute ton of red flags, and it’s very likely that he bought child prostitutes, it doesn’t reach the level proof beyond a reasonable doubt. IOW, it’s unlikely to reach a conviction in court.

      These people are also rich enough to drag out a court case for decades, even longer than the government. As such, they aren’t likely to take a plea agreement that’s more than a slap on the wrist and without admitting anything serious.

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      Okay, fine. Then if there was never going to be a prosecution, then there was no impediment to the Biden admin releasing the files.

      So, which is it: did the Biden administration fuck up by slow-walking the prosecution, or did the Biden administration fuck up by failing to release the files even when it had no intention of prosecuting? Those are the only options!