These State plea deals may also provide additional evidence for Smith's January 6 case. Powell likely gave a proffer statement to the courts that put on the record her part in the conspiracy and provides for what she can testify to against other people. This statement, if shared with Smith, puts Powell on the stand in Federal Court against Trump as well. The other plea agreements in GA are the same--they put people on the record and Smith can use these people as well.
The kraken has flipped. With Scott Hall, that makes two. The number of defendants is looking more manageable all the time.
It’s good news/bad news for Ken Chesebro. He doesn’t have to go to trial beside her, but she might be on the witness stand. Then again, maybe he’ll do a flip for us, too.
These cases will only get worse and worse for trump, but it won't be enough to cost him the nomination.
Every plea deal will beget more pleas. Only trump can crowdfund his legal costs, so with each conviction the pressure mounts on the remaining confederates.
“Now, do I expect Powell’s conviction to change the minds of the majority of Republican voters who believe the 2020 election was stolen? I do not. They are so deep down the rabbit hole with Trump on 2020 that they will insist Powell was compromised by the Deep State or was some sort of liberal plant all along.”
Agreed, Powell will be seen as a traitor and can’t be trusted. I’m just waiting for Trump to put out a statement or unhinged mixed word salad stating, “I barely knew the------. I couldn’t pick her out of a lineup.
Of course, this statement could be true, since he confused his ex wife Marla, for one of his rape victims; Jean Carrol; so there’s that....:)
I'm not thrilled that the Kraken lady is getting off with a slap on the wrist, but if it helps to bring down the rest of the posse, then I guess it will be worth it.
So the Kraken lady flipped. Wow! I figured she’d hold tight with her conspiracy theories as she is so far down that hole. I am hoping that several others flip, as we’d have more screws to hold Trumps feet to the fire. This is a bit of good news that I hope continues. Tragically, it won’t stop Trump from barreling towards that nomination and possible winner in 2024. Trumps basket of deplorables will never let go and Kraken lady will be cast as a liar.
Truly comforting to watch someone with such strong convictions - such as they are - fold like a cheap tent in the face of a tolerable plea deal. I'm definitely putting this in the win column.
5 years seems like a minor commitment to test one’s devotional loyalty to cult 45; as he’s fond of saying he’s glad to be the martyr standing between “them” and “you.” Soon we’ll hear of promises from him to do our incarcerative time, cult 45’s promises are a vacuous flatulence as the trump brand is a caustic failure.
Do you think it would mirror the sincerity that she conveyed in perpetuating the lie, let’s hope so? Do expect this to be a backbreaking straw on cult 45’s back; am sure he will have a hard time recalling who she is/was and what it was she was purported to have said. He remembers her mainly as bring bags of McDonald’s to meetings.
Now take her law license
Here here! Let’s see what Chesebro does: puts a LOT of pressure on him now....
Logged on to say the exact same thing!
That's up to the bar overseers requiring a separate action.
Yup, and I would guess that she’s a member of the bar in multiple states. Time to get those disciplinary complaints rollin’!
These State plea deals may also provide additional evidence for Smith's January 6 case. Powell likely gave a proffer statement to the courts that put on the record her part in the conspiracy and provides for what she can testify to against other people. This statement, if shared with Smith, puts Powell on the stand in Federal Court against Trump as well. The other plea agreements in GA are the same--they put people on the record and Smith can use these people as well.
Great point. Thanks for the perspective!
The kraken has flipped. With Scott Hall, that makes two. The number of defendants is looking more manageable all the time.
It’s good news/bad news for Ken Chesebro. He doesn’t have to go to trial beside her, but she might be on the witness stand. Then again, maybe he’ll do a flip for us, too.
We could only hope.
These cases will only get worse and worse for trump, but it won't be enough to cost him the nomination.
Every plea deal will beget more pleas. Only trump can crowdfund his legal costs, so with each conviction the pressure mounts on the remaining confederates.
Good point. There is a cumulative effect here.
You say that like it wouldn’t be an honor to spend 5 years in a Georgia state prison for Donald Trump. 🤣
She was *in the Oval Office* on December 18 - she will now testify as an eye-witness to the coup planning.
“Now, do I expect Powell’s conviction to change the minds of the majority of Republican voters who believe the 2020 election was stolen? I do not. They are so deep down the rabbit hole with Trump on 2020 that they will insist Powell was compromised by the Deep State or was some sort of liberal plant all along.”
Agreed, Powell will be seen as a traitor and can’t be trusted. I’m just waiting for Trump to put out a statement or unhinged mixed word salad stating, “I barely knew the------. I couldn’t pick her out of a lineup.
Of course, this statement could be true, since he confused his ex wife Marla, for one of his rape victims; Jean Carrol; so there’s that....:)
I'm not thrilled that the Kraken lady is getting off with a slap on the wrist, but if it helps to bring down the rest of the posse, then I guess it will be worth it.
She needs to lose her legal license.
Agreed wholeheartedly!
Rudy, are you paying attention?
So the Kraken lady flipped. Wow! I figured she’d hold tight with her conspiracy theories as she is so far down that hole. I am hoping that several others flip, as we’d have more screws to hold Trumps feet to the fire. This is a bit of good news that I hope continues. Tragically, it won’t stop Trump from barreling towards that nomination and possible winner in 2024. Trumps basket of deplorables will never let go and Kraken lady will be cast as a liar.
Truly comforting to watch someone with such strong convictions - such as they are - fold like a cheap tent in the face of a tolerable plea deal. I'm definitely putting this in the win column.
Now, for the rest!
5 years seems like a minor commitment to test one’s devotional loyalty to cult 45; as he’s fond of saying he’s glad to be the martyr standing between “them” and “you.” Soon we’ll hear of promises from him to do our incarcerative time, cult 45’s promises are a vacuous flatulence as the trump brand is a caustic failure.
From what I can tell, the Orange Menace has yet to post any reaction/response. I do hope he is scared out of what's left of his mind.
I am so rooting for all of them to flip. Surely they have realized by now that he would happily drive the bus under which he will throw them.
I like the apology letter idea
Do you think it would mirror the sincerity that she conveyed in perpetuating the lie, let’s hope so? Do expect this to be a backbreaking straw on cult 45’s back; am sure he will have a hard time recalling who she is/was and what it was she was purported to have said. He remembers her mainly as bring bags of McDonald’s to meetings.
The judicial system works slow, but it works! With Powell’s guilty plea, it’s another loss for Trump and a win for Americans who value democracy.
KBB