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Ocelot II

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8. I really don't think Krasnov would pardon this guy. So far, except for the 1/6 assholes,
Mon Jun 16, 2025, 12:05 PM
Jun 16

all of his pardons have been for financial crimes committed by rich people who support him and have donated to his campaign. They've done things he doesn't seem to think are crimes at all because he keeps doing them himself. There's no political or financial benefit to him from pardoning Boelter, who, although evidently a right-wing nutball, isn't rich or important. And even GOPers don't care much for the idea of politicians being assassinated.

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Expect a full pardon AStern Jun 16 #1
Yep, he needs both federal and state charges. Bev54 Jun 16 #2
Maybe, markodochartaigh Jun 17 #28
Not on state charges, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 17 #31
Minnesota can still prosecute him on State charges. Jacson6 Jun 16 #3
What would be the point? DJT would just pardon him. malthaussen Jun 16 #4
I really don't think Krasnov would pardon this guy. So far, except for the 1/6 assholes, Ocelot II Jun 16 #8
There's always the "stick it to the Libs" motive. malthaussen Jun 16 #10
Trump uses the pardon power to obtain bribes. Ocelot II Jun 16 #12
Stipulating, for the nonce, that you're right about his self-interest... malthaussen Jun 17 #25
Can't recommend your post enough Scubamatt Jun 16 #18
Well, markodochartaigh Jun 17 #30
Trump was signaling to law enforcement that it's OK to go after Black people Ocelot II Jun 17 #32
Yes, the State should press ahead and only allow the feds after IbogaProject Jun 16 #5
He is facing state charges; he's already been charged with murder under state law. Ocelot II Jun 16 #6
Let Minnesota try him. sinkingfeeling Jun 16 #7
It will, no question; but the feds can try him too. It's not an either-or situation. Ocelot II Jun 16 #9
A really bad idea, that opens him to pardon, and you can't try him twice. CanonRay Jun 16 #11
State and federal charges can be brought against the same person Ocelot II Jun 16 #13
Thanks again Ocelot II ArizonaLib Jun 16 #17
Charges related to his hit list are what I'd expect at federal level jmowreader Jun 16 #19
Double jeopardy doesn't apply to separate state and federal charges. Ocelot II Jun 16 #20
Why? Because FBI was involved? travelingthrulife Jun 16 #14
They seem to be basing federal jurisdiction on his use of an instrumentality Ocelot II Jun 16 #21
The state needs to (and will) proceed as if no fed charges exist. Keeping him RockRaven Jun 16 #15
Vance Boelter is FUBAR!!! ProudMNDemocrat Jun 16 #16
Trump definitely wants Boelter on federal charges Quanto Magnus Jun 16 #22
See above posts. The state prosecution will continue. Ocelot II Jun 17 #26
Been A Dick Donald cannot pardon him for state charges and convictions, MarineCombatEngineer Jun 17 #29
Targeting elected officials proves no political agenda IronLionZion Jun 16 #23
Question. I'm thinking Minnesota officials will want to open many phones the killer contacted. bluestarone Jun 16 #24
No, and they couldn't if they wanted to, which they don't. Ocelot II Jun 17 #27
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