Pamela Keith
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If you robbed a bank in DC and then flew down to FL to spend the loot and share it with friends, where did the “crime” take place?

What if the bank tracked you down and asked you to return the money? Where did the crime take place?

It was LEGAL MALPRACTICE to risk this case by filing it in FL.
09:22 PM - Jun 13, 2023 (Edited)
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Dan Eldredge
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In response to Pamela Keith.
From what I understand, when Trump transported the documents, he was still President. Placed in boxes like they were, the documents weren't secured properly, but Trump still had the right to access them, so in that sense he didn't steal them. He lost that right once Biden's inauguration occurred.
09:45 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Dan Eldredge
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Once Biden was officially President, Trump had a legal obligation to return them immediately, but by then he was already in FL (AFAIK). Holding onto the documents from then on, the lying, the obstruction, the conspiracy to hide/lie--all those were the crimes charged, and they were committed in FL.
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09:47 PM - Jun 13, 2023 (Edited)
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Dan Eldredge
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In response to Dan Eldredge.
There might be an argument to be made that DC was a legitimate place to charge, but Trump's team would have filed a motion to change venue. Not clear whether or not they would have won, but it would delay the trial, likely by months.
09:49 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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Dan Eldredge
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In response to Dan Eldredge.
So it was a calculated risk to ensure a speedier trial by eliminating the possibility of delay caused change of venue. It's unclear yet whether or not this strategy will work. There's still the possibility of Cannon being removed from the case due to conflicts.
09:50 PM - Jun 13, 2023
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