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DOJ says Trump protesters could face RICO charges for yelling at him during dinner (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] 23 points 1 year ago (3 children)

It already is, there's been a shocking and historically unprecedented number of grand jury "no bill"s recently in DC and LA when prosecutors try to indict random protestors with felonies, which is incredible since those are basically unheard of.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Yes. I think people are wise to the fact that the simple potential of facing charges is the threat that is supposed to intimidate and suppress opposition. Tying someone's life up in a trial that has no chance of seeing a guilty verdict is the actual punishment they are aiming for because they know they have no legal standing.

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