What we don’t know about what happened today with Hunter Biden.

https://popehat.substack.com/p/hunter-biden-and-the-fog-of-war?sd=pf

Hunter Biden And The Fog Of War

What We Don’t Know About Why The Hunter Biden Plea Deal Blew Up

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@Popehat you've been dragging your feet lately.
@Popehat an almost unrelated question, for which apologies. You say in here, “federal courts don’t allow broadcast or media recoding of proceedings”. I’m in the UK, but courts here are similar: I’ve seen artists sketches of people on the stand because photographs aren’t allowed. Is this… a good thing? A bad thing? I don’t know anywhere near enough to have an opinion, but I’d be interested in hearing some thoughts from someone who does (maybe on Serious Trouble if it needs more space)?
@sil This is not a question to be answered on social media.
@Popehat @sil Would love a substack or Serious Trouble on your thoughts.
@sil @Popehat different in Scotland I believe - I think that TV cameras are allowed if both parties agree.

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99% Invisible had a recent episode on this in the US (with perspective from the courtroom sketch artists):

https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/courtroom-sketch/

Courtroom Sketch - 99% Invisible

Earlier this year, the city of New York closed off several blocks around the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse. Instead of early morning commuters, the sidewalks around the building were flooded with reporters, photographers, and camera people. They were there to capture the arraignment of former president Donald Trump. Members of the media were so desperate to

99% Invisible
@Popehat Nice clear summation. So glad I found you in your new online home, out of fallout range from the apocal-X.
@Popehat he's shady as fuck (I'm a staunch indie with a lean towards liberal) basically he's what you get born into a career political life, dude is like Trump in that he shows he thinks he can get away with any6

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Careful, sober, analysis which says, "we don't know enough to know what's going on yet" and then DOESN'T try and pass off pure speculation anyway? Hell yes.

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I read the WaPo article before reading your post. The WaPo article left me with a bunch of questions. Your piece explained why I still have so many questions. Thanks.

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Very clear explanation of what may have happened for us laymen. Thank you.

@Popehat Thank you for clearly laying out the subtleties!