From the New York Times:

A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants.

  • @RojoSanIchiban
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    1 year ago

    I think there are a few possibilities:

    • Because they’re fucking insane.

    • Because they’re now cooperating for a plea deal.

    • Because the photographer said, “Smile for the little birdie!!!” and they still had a Twitter logo next to the camera instead of an X because they thought that meant the mugshot wouldn’t end up on the 'net.

    Maybe I should read the article…

    Edit: oops, it’s “defiance” I guess. Maybe we can get another mugshot after their sentencing to see if they’re still smiling In defiance.

  • @sblanziko
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    51 year ago

    I guess that’s because they don’t want people to think they are in trouble. If you ignore the sheriff badge this could be a regular picture, and some voters probably can’t tell the difference

  • @[email protected]
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    51 year ago

    White collar criminals often are smiling in their mug shots - this is a pretty vapid opinion piece IMO that’s grasping at straws to make a headline.

    I hate Trump and Co but this bullshit “news” is just so tiring and delegitimizes news

    • @MotoAsh
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      01 year ago

      Legitimate news still exists in this country?! Huh, news to me…

  • DrSleepless
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    11 year ago

    Because they’re gonna be on the news. “Look ma, I’m on tv!”