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In reply to the discussion: Those who are vehemently criticising Merrick Garland [View all]Jit423
(1,027 posts)42. As soon as the first insurrectionist interviewed opened his or her mouth and said they went to the Capitol because Trump
asked them or told them to be there Garland should have begun the investigation into Trump AND the insurrectionists. Day one after anyone said they were there because of Trump.
That's how I would have handled it.
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Personally, I think Garland and Biden -- who could have told MG to up his game -- knew this would be a chitshow.
Silent Type
Jan 15
#1
Maybe. Again, Biden could have picked up phone or fired him. We spent too much time thinking we
Silent Type
Jan 15
#5
He could have run! The law only allowed congress to prevent him from being seated.
LeftInTX
Jan 15
#9
Indictments sure didn't matter. Disgusting as it is, running from behind plexiglass might have helped him more.
Silent Type
Jan 15
#13
He would have been out on appeal. It usually takes a year after a search warrant to bring a federal indictment.
LeftInTX
Jan 15
#16
This is what I mean. Of course the law had much to do with how quickly the prosecution occurred!
Beastly Boy
Jan 15
#33
At times due process requires more than four years. There is no time frame on due process.
Beastly Boy
Jan 15
#44
Speedy trial is the right of the defendant, not an imposition on the prosecution. Curious how a seasoned prosecutor
Beastly Boy
Jan 16
#48
Most people have no clue he's Jewish. To think that is the reason he is criticized on DU is ludicrous and unthinking
NoRethugFriends
Jan 15
#14
Garland could have appointed a Special Counsel to investigate Trump immediately upon his confirmation...
LudwigPastorius
Jan 15
#11
We all saw the insurrection happen in real time, and so did Garland. He should have opened the investigation
pnwmom
Jan 15
#30
Garland should have gone after trump as soon as he started going after trumps idiots.
Autumn
Jan 15
#35