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minus-squarecollapse_already@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up16·4 months agoGee, I wonder why Justice Thomas might be friendly towards the accused in a public corruption case. Maybe Harlan Crow encouraged him.
minus-squarecollapse_already@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·4 months agoThe critical question, apparently.
minus-squareSnapz@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·4 months agoYou can tell if it’s a bribe based on whether the gift was delivered by an African Swallow or a European Swallow?
minus-squareMaggoty@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·4 months agoNo, before is fine as long as they don’t have you on tape calling it a bribe and laughing maniacally. The last part is important as without it they cannot prove you knew you were committing a crime.
Gee, I wonder why Justice Thomas might be friendly towards the accused in a public corruption case. Maybe Harlan Crow encouraged him.
“Encouraged him” before or after?
The critical question, apparently.
You can tell if it’s a bribe based on whether the gift was delivered by an African Swallow or a European Swallow?
Unladen?
You get it.
No, before is fine as long as they don’t have you on tape calling it a bribe and laughing maniacally. The last part is important as without it they cannot prove you knew you were committing a crime.