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From the article:
Read the subpoenas:
The truth about Trumps corrupt abuse of the presidency is coming to light, and the end result could be impeachment of this president.
To see the subpoenas:
https://www.politicususa.com/2018/12/04/state-ags-just-subpoenaed-all-of-trumps-tax-returns.html
3Hotdogs
(12,210 posts)does he lose the suit and have to sell the crappy properties or pay a fine? What remedies does the suit ask for?
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)So Trump could not pardon himself.
Trump has much experience with civil courts, but these are criminal courts.
I think we are all looking forward to seeing what happens.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)However if it is enforcing a charge on emoluments then that would have to be Federal and not state.
It is doubtful that a President could pardon himself as you cannot undertake a pardon to further a crime.
onenote
(42,383 posts)grantcart
(53,061 posts)I read the article at the link and got sloppy. It states "could lead to criminal charges" which is speculative to say the keast
ashling
(25,771 posts)for not answering after my name was called 3rd time. I had been stopped by Highway Patrol and was a few minutes late for court. ( My old Ford picyup threw a rod and was not steering well, so Highway Patrol pulled me over to see if I was drinking - I was sober ... the judge was drunk w/ power) Judge fined me $25 and told the Sheriff to not let me leave the courthouse until it was paid.
I never paid anything, the sheriff let me go, and the judge forgot about it.
Maybe Trump could be held in contempt and in jail until they were produced.
berni_mccoy
(23,018 posts)Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)Maxine will get those.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)ancianita
(35,816 posts)Sorry I haven't had the time to read the subpoenas to find out.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)are for his personal tax returns.
ancianita
(35,816 posts)leftynyc
(26,060 posts)needs English lessons. It's ATTORNEYS GENERAL.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)I rarely correct or comment on such issues. That is my daughter's job as a copy editor.
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)stick out like a sore thumb to me. I didn't even read the rest of the sentence.
I'm always reminded of this when I see "attorneys general"
https://www.theonion.com/william-safire-orders-two-whoppers-junior-1819565735
Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)Grieving Nation Solemnly Waits Extra Day For Their Amazon Shit
I love satire, its often so true and really points to our attitudes as a society.
onenote
(42,383 posts)Those are the plaintiffs
http://oag.dc.gov/sites/default/files/2018-03/Trump-Amended-Complaint.pdf
LakeSuperiorView
(1,533 posts)Attorneys General is a form that is falling from favor and probably will be considered archaic in a century or so.
niyad
(112,436 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)it would have.
I see this type of error all the time, in magazines, papers, and posts here.
I am a literature major, and my oldest daughter is a copy editor. We frequently exchange examples of this sort of thing.
niyad
(112,436 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)to correct the copy.
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)So the make the so called Rich Guy a poor Man is now in full swing. Damn,lovin it. Woo Hoo!!
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)No, reality stepping in.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Considering we are speaking about Trump.
Roland99
(53,342 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)IronLionZion
(45,261 posts)This article is full of mistakes. It makes them look unprofessional and lose some credibility.
kimbutgar
(20,882 posts)We are stuck with him until he is booted out of office in 2020 in a landslide lost.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Imagine 2 more years of investigations, and revelations.
orleans
(33,987 posts)red dog 1
(27,648 posts)However, they do provide the subpoenas for us to read.
K&R
Mr.Bill
(24,104 posts)directly from the IRS? I would imagine Mueller may have them already.
I was on a Grand Jury once and we needed to subpoena someone's medical records. We did it directly from the hospital, not the person in question.
Kingofalldems
(38,361 posts)Amaryllis
(9,523 posts)guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)onetexan
(12,994 posts)and i take it to mean there is legal standing for the subpoenas, and if so, the IRS has no choice but to comply:
"The flurry of subpoenas came a day after U.S. District Court Judge Peter J. Messitte approved a brisk schedule for discovery in the case alleging that foreign and domestic government spending at Trumps Washington, D.C., hotel amounts to gifts to the president in violation of the Constitutions emoluments clause."