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by balls187 3243 days ago
Which is why he was arrested. He is accused of a crime, and will stand trial.
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syshum 3242 days ago
You assume that is their goal, to actually convict him of a crime

FBI is known for arresting, and indicted people with crimes that carry LARGE sentences to use that a leverage to turn those people into informants.

Extortion is a power tool used by the US Government

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ptaipale 3242 days ago
Unless charges are dropped, of course.
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