@themarketswork @RepGosar Probably not. Especially if Durham is planning on going to trial.
@themarketswork @RepGosar "defraud part of section 371 criminalizes any willful impairment of a legitimate function of government, whether or not the improper acts or objective are criminal under another statute.”
Multiple investigations were impaired, including the SC, by those who withheld evidence.
Multiple investigations were impaired, including the SC, by those who withheld evidence.
@themarketswork @RepGosar Intent:”make false statements or representations to the gov or its agencies in order to obtain property of the gov, or that the defendant performed acts or made statements that he/she knew to be false, fraudulent or deceitful to a gov agency, which disrupted the functions..
@themarketswork @RepGosar of the agency or of the government.”
Next very important part: “It is sufficient for the government to prove that the defendant KNEW the statements were false or fraudulent WHEN made.”
Got to prove who knew what and when. Which is a challenge.
Next very important part: “It is sufficient for the government to prove that the defendant KNEW the statements were false or fraudulent WHEN made.”
Got to prove who knew what and when. Which is a challenge.
