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37. The "paths of investigation" were pursued by the DOJ, and...

Tue Dec 24, 2024, 06:09 PM

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... they didn't lead to anything that could be successfully prosecuted in a (federal) court of law.

As detailed in the House report, Matty was certainly no Saint, and will probably will never be one. The DOJ, however, is not in the business of prosecuting sinners. Their job is to prosecute criminals, in accordance with the letter of the law, without a reasonable doubt, and with a moral certitude.

Having investigated, and found the evidence to be wanting, that's the end of it.

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