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I expect a kangaroo court. But if by some chance it weren't, and Maduro were to walk and they had to send him back to Venezuela, that would be really, really funny.
I expect a kangaroo court.
I've been wondering how they choose what court he goes to, and I can't help but think this is the main deciding factor.
It’ll likely be New York, as that’s where he was indicted. I don’t see either side wanting to change that.
I think the judge is over 90 years old. I'm sure that's not by accident.
Or maybe he'll "kill himself" in prison...
I think you mean "he'll Epstein himself"
I expect a kangaroo court.
I don't. The US justice system isn't that compromised just yet. It's only really stacked against the poor; if you can pay enough (which Maduro presumably can) you should be able to expect a somewhat fair trial.
The US justice system isn’t that compromised just yet
Tell me how you can say that with a straight face, when you have people in the supreme court being openly bribed without any consequences whatsoever
Oh the supreme court is rotten no argument there, but he's not being tried by the supreme court, at least not yet. The regime would have to appeal decisions at multiple levels before getting there, and by that point it won't matter anymore.
They can't appeal a "not guilty" verdict. If he walks he walks.
at least not yet
...and there you go. Even if the man is innocent, he'll be jailed for years. This corrupt administration will drag this on forever even if they lose. As you said, "by that point it won’t matter anymore".
Search "double jeopardy". He walks on a "not guilty" verdict.
Appeals on acquittal are a thing. It's hard to say how or if that would be relevant in this situation since it really depends on what triggers the appeal.
Literally ruled by rapists. But it's 'not that compromised' lmao
The bribing without consequences is what might give someone with as much implicit access to wealth as Maduro a chance lol
The judge is 92 years old.
Appointments for life are a bad idea.
This whole thing is so fucking dumb
Stay away from windows.