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72 sats \ 11 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Aug \ parent \ on: Defense secretary abruptly revokes plea deal with alleged 9/11 mastermind news

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.

64 sats \ 7 replies \ @Satosora 3 Aug

So did they find new information? Or just werent comfortable with the deal?

41 sats \ 6 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Aug

I'm sure it was all about not embarrassing Harris.

43 sats \ 5 replies \ @Satosora 3 Aug

What does Harris have to do with it?

104 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 OP 3 Aug

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.

44 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 3 Aug

https://dailycaller.com/2024/08/02/kamala-harris-reportedly-berated-staff-california-attorney-general/

Plus her staff hates her, over 90% of her original VP staff have resigned

43 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 3 Aug

That is pretty thin, but true. They can just wait until after election season, right?

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 3 Aug

Yes, that's possible. Remember, Harris was a prosecutor who was very tough on non violent offenders.

43 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 3 Aug

I didnt know that. So now I see she cant go against that.

64 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 3 Aug

Thanks for explaining. I had the same question.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 3 Aug

What happened to ~~waterboarding~~ enhanced interrogation techniques?

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @kepford 3 Aug

We just don't talk about them any more. Doesn't mean they went away. Short attention spans.