Posted on Apr 23, 2018
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So the adviser is inferring that at some point Trump may need to pardon Cohen? This is a very odd statement to make, and a premature one at that, it's not as if we have all the facts just yet.
No need for Trump to pardon personal lawyer at this point, adviser says
Posted from cnn.com
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It look like they think Cohen is guilty, otherwise even discussing a pardon would be senseless.
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
Cpl Tom Surdi - It was built into the system from the start , other wise sovereign entities would not be sovereign, the exception is exactly as old as the ban on double jeopardy is. Do you feel people being charged under both local laws and the UCMJ is shady also?
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
Capt Gregory Prickett - I think in the King case the Federal charges were significantly different than the state charges.
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MAJ Bryan Zeski
1stSgt Nelson Kerr - I absolutely think being charged under local laws and UCMJ is shady.
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What the idea of Trump possibly issuing a pardon prior to a trial, or hinting that he would pardon Cohen if found guilty in trial, is to try and prevent Cohen from flipping on Trump and convincing Cohen to turn down any plea deals that could lead to exposure of Trump. It's like saying "keep your mouth shut, and even if you get convicted, I'll get you out of it completely with a pardon".
So of course Trump won't come out and say that directly, but attempt to signal it through backchannels and vague actions, like suddenly pardoning Scooter Libby out of the blue.
So of course Trump won't come out and say that directly, but attempt to signal it through backchannels and vague actions, like suddenly pardoning Scooter Libby out of the blue.
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I hope he does tomorrow. Then, Cohen would have to answer any and all questions from the investigators, he would not be able to take the 5th.
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