How the F.B.I. Can Detain, Render and Threaten Without Risk

Re:How the F.B.I. Can Detain, Render and Threaten Without Risk by tadfisher on Tuesday November 03, 2015 @01:26PM (#10501465)

This is how Martha Stewart was imprisoned. The securities fraud charges could not be substantiated and were thrown out, so they continued her case on, among other "meta"-crimes, making false statements to a federal agent.

Moreover, since she lied to SEC investigators involved in her case, prosecutors could easily tack on an obstruction charge. And since her business partners lied as well, a conspiracy charge was on the table.

If you don't speak, you cannot lie.

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Re:How the F.B.I. Can Detain, Render and Threaten Without Risk by Zikes on Tuesday November 03, 2015 @04:25PM (#10502811)

Also a great example of how vindictive the justice system can be. Once you're a part of the process they will have decided that you are guilty and deserving of punishment, and they will seek out any avenue of attack they can.

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Re:How the F.B.I. Can Detain, Render and Threaten Without Risk by 33W on Tuesday November 03, 2015 @04:54PM (#10503013)

I've recently listened to the podcast Serial, and another called Undisclosed about the 1999 murder of a high school girl in Baltimore. Really interesting listen, and a of a scary view into the criminal justice system.

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Re:How the F.B.I. Can Detain, Render and Threaten Without Risk by mooreds on Tuesday November 03, 2015 @05:33PM (#10503212)

"The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine." Exceedingly.

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