Hey CoSo friends! Happy Friday.
So, everyone is, RIGHTLY, complaining about TFG having no restrictions after being arrested for some serious crimes. I agree.
But what about Mr. Nauta? Why is he also free??
Justice has to be fixed, because this is some bs.
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@dawnyriver The court transcript shows that the DoJ recommended they both could stay free. The judge imposed some restrictions.
Theories abound as to DoJ's rationale. A seasoned law reporter's thoughts: https://www.emptywheel.net/2023/06/14/trump-and-nautas-release-conditions/
@elbutterfield the rich person privilege makes me gag
@b4cks4w @dawnyriver
My favorite line from this analysis:
"Plus, there’s a strong preference for pre-trial defendants to be permitted to continue to work. His job is lying to rubes and running for President."