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Trump’s Surprise Witness: Rep. Waters Becomes A Possible Witness Against Her Own Lawsuit

JonathanTurley

Waters’ most recent words could well be cited in the ongoing litigation over the January 6 th riot on Capitol Hill. Moreover, they would fail under a lower standard of proof than the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard in criminal law. He should be criminally indicted for inciting insurrection against our democracy.”

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Why Has Trump Not Been Charged With Criminal Incitement?

JonathanTurley

However, such crimes are notoriously difficult to litigate , as shown by the failed 2012 prosecution of former presidential candidate John Edwards. Many of these alleged criminal acts were presented as reassuringly simple and straightforward. He should be criminally indicted for inciting insurrection against our democracy.”.

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