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In reply to the discussion: The real reason Garland did not charge Gaetz. [View all]Hamlette
(15,546 posts)59. when did the possession of cocaine occur?
seems we have lots of information about the 2017 conduct so if that was when the cocaine possession occurred it was nearing or past the federal statute of limitations when Garland took office.
Additionally, I don't hate Gaetz for doing drugs or sleeping with 17 year olds. I don't excuse the latter but I've done my share of drugs. I hate Gaetz because he is an unserious person who has made a mockery of governing and is a shill for Trump. If the DOJ went after him for possession of cocaine while it let all the other members of Congress who have done the same thing it looks like a political hack job. YMMV
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Fiendish Thingy
Tuesday
#21
That's right. Garland should have just made shit up about Gaetz and charged him anyway.
Wiz Imp
Tuesday
#10
The reason they refused to cooperate with the committee is simple and straightforward...
reACTIONary
Tuesday
#35
Mann act is a federal crime and there was enough evidence to arrest him for it
uponit7771
Tuesday
#13
Marilyn Mosby her FA testified he cleared her for the transaction and DOJ still prosecuted ...
uponit7771
Wednesday
#64
My sense of the matter might lead to paths of investigation that turn up evidence that's admissible.
paleotn
Tuesday
#31
How about his dead roommate Mr. Garland? They made the arresting officer resign!
GreenWave
Tuesday
#33