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[–] [email protected] 66 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They should be prosecuting the case, not begging the courts to continue the case. This is ridiculous

[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

In order to prosecute the case, it must be reopened. In essence Cannon's dismissal of the case must be overruled by a higher court, the 11th, circuit, for this to happen. Then prosecution can proceed. I agree that this whole series of shenanigans, speicifically by Cannon are absolutely ridiculous. And there is a 'legal system' and it must proceed according to specific laws, rules, and procedures.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Except for official presidential acts. (could it be more vague?) --SCOTUS

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

Stacked court is stacked

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't think the vagueness is going to be a major factor here. After someone stops being the president, by definition they cannot do a presidential act, official or otherwise.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Clarence and Sam would disagree, for reasons.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 weeks ago

This poor, poor man. He’s effectively banging his head against a brick wall every day.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago

But over the last year, the case has been snarled by delays as Cannon, a Trump-appointed judge, entertained assorted Trump team motions before ultimately dismissing the prosecution in a stunning decision that brought the proceedings to at least a temporary halt.

It wasn't a stunning decision. This was predicted by many analysts. Cannon delayed as long as possible and then came to the conclusion that we knew was coming. The point was to delay, to get everything closer to election day, to protect Mr. Orange.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Associated Press - News Source Context (Click to view Full Report)Information for Associated Press:

MBFC: Left-Center - Credibility: High - Factual Reporting: High - United States of America
Wikipedia about this source

Search topics on Ground.Newshttps://apnews.com/article/trump-maralago-classified-documents-411e8e3b4d31923560effdd0d2082af4
Media Bias Fact Check | bot support

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Idk what's behind this bot but it's absolutely dog shit

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Right??? AP is left center?!? They report the literal facts so I guess facts are left center?

Wait that actually checks out…

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago

Reality has a known left bias!