85 sats \ 12 replies \ @Satosora 3 Aug \ on: Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind news
Thats kind of weird, right?
After it has been signed, isnt it a binding agreement?
These are Guantanamo guys. The rules are different. Typical prosecutions don't involve the defense secretary.
Even in traditional prosecutions, there are ways to unwind plea deals, depending on the facts.
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I'm sure it was all about not embarrassing Harris.
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If a deal is seen as lenient, the Republicans can use the deal against her in the election. She is tied to the current administration as vice president. I can see the ads now. Harris locks up people for minor marijuana violations, but gives terrorists a plea bargain.
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Plus her staff hates her, over 90% of her original VP staff have resigned
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Yes, that's possible. Remember, Harris was a prosecutor who was very tough on non violent offenders.
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Thanks for explaining. I had the same question.
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