With the supreme arrogance that comes from too much privilege, it seems to have never occurred to @hawleyMO and @tedcruz that all their lying could expose them to criminal liability.
https://twitter.com/AaronKatersky/status/1347518052280258566
People who follow me know I've been very resistant to using criminal law. I've often argued that punishment doesn't gain the desired results and that political problems can't be solved through the criminal justice system.
But Wednesday crossed a line.
But Wednesday crossed a line.
In fact, over the years, many people have angrily unfollowed me because I am so resistant to using the criminal justice system in a political arena.
The attack on the Capitol was a foreseeable result of the lies told by GOP leaders.
The attack on the Capitol was a foreseeable result of the lies told by GOP leaders.
I am not making a statement about whether there exists sufficient evidence to actually bring charges against @HawleyMO and @tedcruz.
The evidence is stronger against Giuliani and Trump.
But their lies link them to a crime. Cruz seems to realize it.
Hawley, not yet.
The evidence is stronger against Giuliani and Trump.
But their lies link them to a crime. Cruz seems to realize it.
Hawley, not yet.
There are advantages to civil suits. For one, the standard of proof is lower.
At the very least, their political careers should be over.
Don't think that isn't a severe consequence, particularly for the power-hungry.
At the very least, their political careers should be over.
Don't think that isn't a severe consequence, particularly for the power-hungry.
https://twitter.com/brianebutler11/status/1347549372221960192
I have experience as a criminal defense lawyer (mostly writing appeals). I represented only indigents, so in this case, my clients would be the rioters and not the inciters.
Given my bias, if I were in charge of everything, I'd bring charges against the ringleaders.
Given my bias, if I were in charge of everything, I'd bring charges against the ringleaders.
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