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In reply to the discussion: The real reason Garland did not charge Gaetz. [View all]Hamlette
(15,546 posts)66. It was not a violation of the Mann Act.
The Mann Act (also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910) is a federal law that criminalizes the transportation of any woman or girl for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any sexual activity for which any person can be charged with a criminal offense.
Since the woman he took to the Bahamas or across state lines was not underage, it was consensual sex which is no longer a criminal offense.
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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