Bedoy told Sysy
Can an “I hope” statement be obstruction of justice? Why yes, yes it can.
For instance: Eighth Circuit affirmed an obstruction of justice enhancement based partly on an “I hope” statement https://t.co/85F2d7A8A4 pic.twitter.com/EbQHsCphL7
— Adam Liptak (@adamliptak) June 8, 2017
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Here's another: 5th Circuit affirms obstruction of justice conviction based in part on "I'm just hoping" comment (US v. Bedoy, 827 F.3d 495) pic.twitter.com/9SFPT5MTkC
— Victoria Kwan (@victoriakwan_) June 8, 2017
Pffft! Quotes from “so-called” judges! Besides, he never said it!! Just ask his lawyer!!!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2017/live-updates/trump-white-house/james-comey-testimony-what-we-learn/here-is-the-full-statement-of-trump-personal-lawyer-marc-kasowitz/?utm_term=.c72588482e84
It’s satisfying that precedent exists, but how is this controversial? Of course “I hope” can constitute obstruction of justice.
(Holding gun) I hope you don’t testify against me.
(Having just presented pictures of witness’s children) I hope you understand how serious it would be for everyone if you testified.
(Being the president) I hope you can see your way to doing what I want you to do.
No, I don’t think Trump was threatening Comey’s life when he “hoped,” but it was obviously not merely an idle expression of his inner emotional state.
Yes, but he’s the president and rule of law doesn’t mean a damned thing…
Did that highlighted line sound to anyone else like it came straight out of Fargo?