Ryan J. Reilly is wrong
I love the show, always interesting. The most recent episode on the Capitol Rioters had Ryan J. Reilly on as the cohost. Good reporting, I appreciated his insight to a point. Ryan suggested we should not be outraged when some rioters are charged with misdemeanors instead of felonies if they only entered the capitol carrying a sign. He is wrong. They should all be charged with felonies if that statute is available. These are not “protesters” in the classic sense. Non-violent protesters who refuse to disburse? Charge them with misdemeanors. People who climb through destruction caused by others in a sacred institution? They get felonies. Protesting something you don’t like? Pro-life, Pro-choice, against nuclear weapons, those protesters get misdemeanors when they refuse to disburse, impede others or trespass. Walk over downed security barriers, through broken doors, past broken windows, injured Capitol Police to roam the Capitol with signs promoting an insurrection? You get a felony. Do not normalize this behavior. Do they have to do jail time? Maybe not, be proportional in the sentencing, but they are charged with and should get a felony conviction.
surfghost via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/12/21
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Informal, but really informative. Great presenters who manage to lead the listener through the legal weeds and make it a fascinating journey.
beautifulthings via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/23/18
Such good information and no talking down to the listener. Referring to Roger Stone’s conduct during his trial proceedings as “per formative dickery” is the best language I’ve heard in a long time!!!
sevan11 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/21/19
Each week could be considered trivia and what are these people on about. But after 6 months of listening I find more than just Mr Trump’s legal issues; an intense look at the American legal system and an interesting look at human nature and ability of power and influence to corrupt.
Geoff055 via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 12/21/19
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