It's a frightening reminder of how far the government will go to get their way—and to warn tech companies against platforming speech it doesn't like.
  • @[email protected]English
    12•8 months ago

    The process is the punishment.

    There’s a large incentive to show that you’re punishing somebody who refuses to take a plea deal.

    The plea deal system in the US courts is a form of corruption.

  • @thatgirlwasfireEnglish
    7•8 months ago

    I can’t believe the government seized his assets before even convicting him of a crime.

    • @[email protected]English
      6•8 months ago

      Why? They do it all the time. And sell it off before trial concludes so even if you win, good luck getting it back.

      The police are a legal street gang in the US.