stopthatgirl7Aug 15, 2023

Rudy Giuliani, who pioneered the use of RICO when he was a US attorney, just got indicted on RICO charges

Giuliani went from RICO charge prosecutor to a defendant in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' RICO case over Trump's alleged 2020 election interference.

https://www.businessinsider.com/rudy-giuliani-indicted-georgia-trump-rico-2023-8

Rudy Giuliani, who pioneered use of RICO, indicted on RICO charges

Giuliani went from prosecuting RICO cases to being a defendant in Fulton County DA Fani Willis' RICO case over Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Show threadwolfylowAug 15, 2023

So a question from a non-American …. How likely is any of this to lead to actual conviction/incarceration?

What’s the feeling in the country? Is this all just likely to be brushed off?

Show threadnbafantestAug 15, 2023

Most of them, Trumps guilt is almost assured. However if he elected president again, he can pardon himself for his own crimes.

These Georgia charges are very likely to land a conviction, at least on som of them. And as president trump cannot pardon any of these crimes.

I personally doubt we will see any jail time for any of them. Maybe a house arrest or something of that nature.

Show threadTrashcanman
He can only pardon himself from federal charges. Since these are at the state level I believe it would require the governor to pardon him
Aug 15, 2023 at 7:16amWeb
Show threadstopthatgirl7Aug 15, 2023
Not in Georgia! The governor can’t pardon people. There’s a special panel that decides pardons.
Show threadfrezikAug 15, 2023
Also, it’s quite possible he’s headed for pre-trial detention, because he’s incapable of keeping his mouth shut. He keeps spouting off attacking the judge and witnesses, and can’t help but release privileged evidence to social media. If so, it’d be all but impossible for him to run a campaign.