• snooggums@midwest.social
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    1 month ago

    Merchan said while he was reluctant to put a former president in jai

    He was biased to not put him in jail.

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      1 month ago

      Sentencing is based on character and severity of crime. Being a former President speaks favorably in court. It’s not about money or influence.