Grand jury declines to indict the 6 congress-critters who reminded servicemen that they are not to follow illegal orders.

[Mac-7]

They told them the exact same thing they are told when they sign up.

It was stupid then and its still stupid now

 

[LeftofLeft]

Right, they simply re-stated the obvious. You can't prosecute someone over that.

You can prosecute someone over anything. There will be no conviction but Kelly and the Democrats will be exposed in the court of public opinion for trying to undermine the Commander in Chief and chain of command.

 

[Hollie]

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They say a grand jury will “indict a ham sandwich,” but Trump still couldn’t get one to bite on indicting six Democrats over a 90-second video reminding troops they must refuse unlawful orders. Prosecutors under loser U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro took the shot anyway…and the grand jury flatly declined, making this look like political intimidation dressed up as “law and order.”

Trump administration fails to indict Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video

President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.

www.nbcnews.com

Who is “they”? Characters in your nightly dreams about Trump?

 

[pknopp]

It was stupid then and its still stupid now

Maybe so but you can't prosecute someone over it.

 

[pknopp]

You can prosecute someone over anything. There will be no conviction but Kelly and the Democrats will be exposed in the court of public opinion for trying to undermine the Commander in Chief and chain of command.

How would reminding servicemen of their oath undermine anyone?

 

[MarcATL]

This would be unheard of in any other administration.

The DOJ only goes to the grand jury when they have an ironclad case.

Until now.

Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders

A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.

www.cbsnews.com

Good!

 

[LeftofLeft]

How would reminding servicemen of their oath undermine anyone?

How often and why must armed forces be reminded this; in particular, by several members of the out of power political party? What was the catalyst to do so?

This was purely political. The Democrats wanted to get Troops questioning orders.

 

[pknopp]

How often and why must armed forces be reminded this; in particular, by several members of the out of power political party? What was the catalyst to do so?

This was purely political. The Democrats wanted to get Troops questioning orders.

My guess is they never need reminded.

 

[Mac-7]

Maybe so but you can't prosecute someone over it.

For what the democrat politicians said?

Maybe not, but if any service member follows their advice and goes to prison it what them dems said to them wont be forgotten

 

[JimH52]

They go against DOJ policy, which is to only seek an indictment if they have enough evidence (beyond a reasonable doubt) to convince a jury.

New DOJ rule. You only go after an indictment if the Felon says you can.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

troops know they are supposed to ignore illegal orders.

Oops, looks like you're a criminal now.

Why are you trying to cause insubordination in our military?

 

[0311]

No laws were broken. There was NO Sedition, NO Treason. Just elected representatives engaging in the Constitutional Right To Freedom of Speech.

 

[PeterPilot]

This would be unheard of in any other administration.

The DOJ only goes to the grand jury when they have an ironclad case.

Until now.

Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders

A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.

www.cbsnews.com

Ironclad case? Have you never heard the wise old saying "A prosecutor could indict a ham sandwich"?

Unlawful laws and unlawful orders need not be obeyed. Old news indeed.

 

[Rawley]

This would be unheard of in any other administration.

The DOJ only goes to the grand jury when they have an ironclad case.

Until now.

Grand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders

A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.

www.cbsnews.com

DC Grand Jury refuses to indict Democrats. Stop the presses.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Ironclad case?

Yep.

Go look up federal prosecution success rate. High 90s.
Then compare it to the drunken TV host's success rate.

 

[Rawley]

How would reminding servicemen of their oath undermine anyone?

Be serious.

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Be serious.

You dont seem to understand how this works.

 

[PeterPilot]

Yep.

Go look up federal prosecution success rate. High 90s.
Then compare it to the drunken TV host's success rate.

I'm very much aware of that, and there are several reasons for it. The US criminal justice system has been corrupt for many decades. Sure, there must be a few good men, but most are like Patel and Bongino and Bondi. It's been bipartisan forever.

 

[pknopp]

For what the democrat politicians said?

Maybe not, but if any service member follows their advice and goes to prison it what them dems said to them wont be forgotten

How would they go to prison for disobeying an illegal order?

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

I'm very much aware of that, and there are several reasons for it.

Not least of which being they generally dont pursue cases that aren't solid.

Because usually they aren't putting on theater at the direction of a corrupt president.