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10. He got Kavanaugh's attorneys...he probably expects Kavanaugh type non-investigation
Sat Feb 9, 2019, 10:11 PM
Feb 2019

though as I recall, FBI had no jurisdiction to investigate Kavanaugh either.

The only way they were enabled to do so was because Trump requested them to do a non-investigation

He should just resign. irresistable Feb 2019 #1
After the investigation Yosemito Feb 2019 #2
Nonsense. Calling for the FBI to investigate (assuming they can) could very well resolve this and cstanleytech Feb 2019 #3
The FBI has no jurisdiction in a case like this, and Fairfax knows that. irresistable Feb 2019 #7
Then let them say so but regardless some sort of investigation to try and atleast find out if its cstanleytech Feb 2019 #8
+100 Sneederbunk Feb 2019 #29
He also knows the chances of a conviction are very slim Jarqui Feb 2019 #38
Agreed. In addition, the statute of limitations should be on his side. If he requests an politicaljunkie41910 Feb 2019 #39
It's wrong to expect negative consequences from accusations alone. TCJ70 Feb 2019 #15
Both accusations are credible..... irresistable Feb 2019 #16
That's why you investigate. If you're cleared, they aren't... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #17
So you imagine that an investigation can prove his innocence? irresistable Feb 2019 #18
I don't know what the result would be, because there hasn't been one. TCJ70 Feb 2019 #19
this isn't a court of law...2 credible accusers of sexual assault, 4 years apart. irresistable Feb 2019 #20
This is just the same thing I said then... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #22
He needs to resign now....Do you really think that he only did this twice? irresistable Feb 2019 #23
We don't know that he did anything. We know two people said he did... TCJ70 Feb 2019 #26
Meredith Watson ran from the scene of the rape to a friend...crying at her door... irresistable Feb 2019 #28
What do you know we don't?? bluestarone Feb 2019 #54
just saying...if a man forces two women sexually and these women considered him their friend.... irresistable Feb 2019 #55
KEY word in you reply is (IF) bluestarone Feb 2019 #56
I'm not involved. There will be an impeachment hearing and the two women will testify. irresistable Feb 2019 #57
Glad your not on anybody's jury! bluestarone Feb 2019 #58
Fairfax should be glad that the only penalty that he will have to pay for two rapes is job loss. irresistable Feb 2019 #59
Glad your not on anybody's jury bluestarone Feb 2019 #60
I am glad that most people believe women. irresistable Feb 2019 #61
Cold cases get solved all the time bitterross Feb 2019 #34
No rush...there is no clock.... FarPoint Feb 2019 #52
I agree left-of-center2012 Feb 2019 #4
Al wasn't accused of rape. 58Sunliner Feb 2019 #21
Have an investigation left-of-center2012 Feb 2019 #50
the alleged "victims" can file a police report and get a free investigation nt msongs Feb 2019 #5
Why is victims in quotations? BlueStater Feb 2019 #25
Because nothing has been proven yet. vdogg Feb 2019 #53
an investigation is fair KT2000 Feb 2019 #6
Exactly which is why I find it odd that some would be calling for him to resign without cstanleytech Feb 2019 #9
20 years later what physical evidence any investigation can find? at140 Feb 2019 #31
talk to her friends KT2000 Feb 2019 #40
Fair enough, at140 Feb 2019 #42
it should not be played out in media KT2000 Feb 2019 #44
So we should assume he and everyone else that is accused of a crime is guilty for now cstanleytech Feb 2019 #43
Not always, FIRST thing to look at is.. at140 Feb 2019 #47
"Not always" ????? cstanleytech Feb 2019 #48
Not always -- not automatically guilty...nt at140 Feb 2019 #49
Investigations into rape are often supremely unfair to the woman.. lark Feb 2019 #46
He got Kavanaugh's attorneys...he probably expects Kavanaugh type non-investigation Fresh_Start Feb 2019 #10
Kavanaugh's attorneys are excellent Yosemito Feb 2019 #13
McVeigh left behind a ton of evidence at140 Feb 2019 #32
I was willing to give the benefit of the doubt until the 2nd woman stepped forward Va Lefty Feb 2019 #11
So, two is the magic number? Why not 3 or 4? Why not 1? bitterross Feb 2019 #35
There is no statute of limitations for rape in North Carolina standingtall Feb 2019 #12
Good for him. -nt CTAtheist Feb 2019 #14
"or anyone else,". I wonder if that telegraphs something. 58Sunliner Feb 2019 #24
The Virginia legislature can investigate, impeach and convict him. marylandblue Feb 2019 #27
I'm not sure he's met the standard for impeachment in VA. bitterross Feb 2019 #36
If Northam & Fairfax insist on remaining in office... at140 Feb 2019 #37
Please do not let this whole thing stop you from being involved. bitterross Feb 2019 #41
This Will All Boil Down To The Meaning Of Consensual DallasNE Feb 2019 #30
Agree on an investigation - a full investigation, not the sham that was done regrading Kavanaugh. iluvtennis Feb 2019 #33
Requests for investigations for these types of allegations... pazzyanne Feb 2019 #45
K&R stonecutter357 Feb 2019 #51
If he doesn't resign tomorrow then impeachment gets filed madville Feb 2019 #62
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