Comments by "Voix de la raison" (@voixdelaraison593) on "Ingraham: Trump confronts the panic pushers" video.
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Fredd smith
Why no charges Vol I of the Mueller Report. Because Criminal Conspiracy is incredibly hard to prove.
The Element of "Intent"
As with other specific intent crimes, a person's intention is key. But the court will also care about the mental states of the alleged partners in crime. Other individuals in the conspiracy must intend to agree, and all must intend to achieve the outcome.
Merely associating with people known to be involved in crime doesn't make you a co-conspirator. For instance, just because your friend tells you he is going to burglarize a house doesn't mean you are part of the conspiracy. Not unless you also agree to participate by acting as a getaway driver or helping him scope out the property ahead of time. [Seeking help from or receiving help from the Russians is not itself a crime. It is despicable, it is UnAmerican, but not criminal unless you commit a Overt Act, and the prosecution can demonstrate your intent]
The "Overt Act" Requirement
In most jurisdictions, at least one co-conspirator must take some concrete step in furtherance of the plan. In the bank robbery example, this could be rental of a car to use in the crime. The requirement of an overt act prevents people from being thrown in jail for merely talking about a crime. [Seeking help from or receiving help from Russian Spies is not a crime, it is despicable, it is Un American, it is a betrayal, but it is not a crime]
However, Obstruction of Justice is a crime and Volume II of the Mueller Report very clearly lays out 10 fine examples of Obstruction of Justice. Why did the House not choose to prosecute for Obstruction? Because they thought they had a sure thing with the Abuse of Power Charge. Remember the House Prosecutes and the Senate Deliberates. When the Senate is stacked against you, much like the OJ trial, Justice is not served. The Alt Republicans have lost their way and no longer have a Moral Compass.
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