Was the Prosecution of Dinesh D'Souza a case of Political Targetting

[GarfieldJL]

When researching into this topic due to another post, I found some interesting analysis.

Even if allegations made against conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza in a federal indictment on campaign finance violations prove to be true, legal experts and former federal regulatory authorities tell Newsmax that the government's handling of the case has been unusual.

"This is clearly a case of selective prosecution for one of the most common things done during elections, which is to get people to raise money for you," famed law professor Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax.


Read Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com http://www.Newsmax.com/Newsfront/DSouza-Dershowitz-targeting-selective/2014/01/29/id/549845/#ixzz3EAzCUSjr

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It should also be noted that the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara), has been involved in at least 2 cases (which may also have been politically motivated) where the convictions were ultimately overturned on appeal.

 

[MachZer0]

When researching into this topic due to another post, I found some interesting analysis.

Even if allegations made against conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza in a federal indictment on campaign finance violations prove to be true, legal experts and former federal regulatory authorities tell Newsmax that the government's handling of the case has been unusual.

"This is clearly a case of selective prosecution for one of the most common things done during elections, which is to get people to raise money for you," famed law professor Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax.


Read Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com Alan Dershowitz, Law Enforcement Experts Criticize D'Souza Targeting

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It should also be noted that the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara), has been involved in at least 2 cases (which may also have been politically motivated) where the convictions were ultimately overturned on appeal.

There are two ways to tell. One is to compare how similar acts have been handled. Far more egregious cases have generally been handled by the FEC. Even Barack Obama's campaign had far more serious violations handled by fines dealt out by the FEC. The second way to tell is to compare how other actors in the same case were handled. There were three actors in this case and I can only find one who was charged with any crime, D'Souza

 

[cow451]

When researching into this topic due to another post, I found some interesting analysis.

Even if allegations made against conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza in a federal indictment on campaign finance violations prove to be true, legal experts and former federal regulatory authorities tell Newsmax that the government's handling of the case has been unusual.

"This is clearly a case of selective prosecution for one of the most common things done during elections, which is to get people to raise money for you," famed law professor Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax.


Read Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com http://www.Newsmax.com/Newsfront/DSouza-Dershowitz-targeting-selective/2014/01/29/id/549845/#ixzz3EAzCUSjr

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It should also be noted that the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara), has been involved in at least 2 cases (which may also have been politically motivated) where the convictions were ultimately overturned on appeal.

Note to conservatives: D'Souza pleaded guilty. Gonna be tough to appeal the plea deal one accepts. When one commits a crime, the "everybody does it" defense is weaker than any defense with the possible exception of pleading insanity. If he had any defense at all, he needed to go to trial. And he's got the ability to raise a defense fund (assuming conservatives are willing to put money behind mouth). Then he could appeal the verdict if convicted.

The only way to appeal a plea deal would be the appearance of new evidence.

Have a nice stay, D'Souza. You'll have time to write another book. maybe about how corrupt the campaign finance system has become. Or, how to do stupid and still make money.

 

[MachZer0]

Note to conservatives: D'Souza pleaded guilty. Gonna be tough to appeal the plea deal one accepts. When one commits a crime, the "everybody does it" defense is weaker than any defense with the possible exception of pleading insanity. If he had any defense at all, he needed to go to trial. And he's got the ability to raise a defense fund (assuming conservatives are willing to put money behind mouth). Then he could appeal the verdict if convicted.

The only way to appeal a plea deal would be the appearance of new evidence.

Have a nice stay, D'Souza. You'll have time to write another book. maybe about how corrupt the campaign finance system has become. Or, how to do stupid and still make money.

Which all misses the point. D'Souza has no intention of filing an appeal and claimed no defense. He pled guilty because he did what he was charged with doing. The question is was it a political prosecution from the beginning.

 

[cow451]

Which all misses the point. D'Souza has no intention of filing an appeal and claimed no defense. He pled guilty because he did what he was charged with doing. The question is was it a political prosecution from the beginning.

It's campaign law. Campaign law is political by definition.

 

[MachZer0]

It's campaign law. Campaign law is political by definition.

But prosecutions are not supposed to be

 

[cow451]

But prosecutions are not supposed to be

Good luck with that. I've got a suggestion for the title of the book he'll write in prison:

Mein Schleime

 

[HorsieJuice]

Which all misses the point. D'Souza has no intention of filing an appeal and claimed no defense. He pled guilty because he did what he was charged with doing. The question is was it a political prosecution from the beginning.

Is it racist to arrest a black man for committing a crime (that he actually committed)?

 

[lordbt]

When researching into this topic due to another post, I found some interesting analysis.

Even if allegations made against conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza in a federal indictment on campaign finance violations prove to be true, legal experts and former federal regulatory authorities tell Newsmax that the government's handling of the case has been unusual.

"This is clearly a case of selective prosecution for one of the most common things done during elections, which is to get people to raise money for you," famed law professor Alan Dershowitz told Newsmax.


Read Latest Breaking News from Newsmax.com http://www.Newsmax.com/Newsfront/DSouza-Dershowitz-targeting-selective/2014/01/29/id/549845/#ixzz3EAzCUSjr

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It should also be noted that the prosecutor (U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara), has been involved in at least 2 cases (which may also have been politically motivated) where the convictions were ultimately overturned on appeal.

Was it politically motivated? Could be. But the fact is, the guy broke the law and did it in a way that was actually pretty stupid. The guy is a big target. If you are going to put a Bulls Eye on your back, its not too bright to be the one using it for target practice.

 

[MachZer0]

Good luck with that. I've got a suggestion for the title of the book he'll write in prison:

Mein Schleime

He isn't going to prison

 

[GarfieldJL]

Was it politically motivated? Could be. But the fact is, the guy broke the law and did it in a way that was actually pretty stupid. The guy is a big target. If you are going to put a Bulls Eye on your back, its not too bright to be the one using it for target practice.

Actually if the prosecution was solely due to political reasons (that he's been criticizing the parties in power), while the cronies of the party in power gets a pass, then it is grounds for the conviction to be overturned on the basis of enforcement of the statute is being conducted in an unconstitutional manner.

 

[Savior2006]

Was it politically motivated? Could be. But the fact is, the guy broke the law and did it in a way that was actually pretty stupid. The guy is a big target. If you are going to put a Bulls Eye on your back, its not too bright to be the one using it for target practice.

What's up BT? I've missed you.

 

[HorsieJuice]

Actually if the prosecution was solely due to political reasons (that he's been criticizing the parties in power), while the cronies of the party in power gets a pass, then it is grounds for the conviction to be overturned on the basis of enforcement of the statute is being conducted in an unconstitutional manner.

As Republicans are want to point out (pg 19), targeting people for political reasons is not unconstitutional.

 

[elliott95]

This is a stain on America\s claim to be a country based in free speech.

 

[morningstar2651]

This is a stain on America\s claim to be a country based in free speech.

Why do you say that? Was his film banned? Has he been censored in any way?

 

[lordbt]

What's up BT? I've missed you.

Not a whole lot. Had to find a new place to play until my infractions expired lol.

 

[blueapplepaste]

Actually if the prosecution was solely due to political reasons (that he's been criticizing the parties in power), while the cronies of the party in power gets a pass, then it is grounds for the conviction to be overturned on the basis of enforcement of the statute is being conducted in an unconstitutional manner.

Ummmmmm, no. He committed a crime, he plead guilty to it, not grounds to overturn it.

Pretty amazing the lengths some will go to to defend an admitted criminal. I would expect nothing less from the party of personal responsibility.

 

[MachZer0]

Ummmmmm, no. He committed a crime, he plead guilty to it, not grounds to overturn it.

Pretty amazing the lengths some will go to to defend an admitted criminal. I would expect nothing less from the party of personal responsibility.

Clinton was an admitted criminal and there was no shortage of defense for him.

The point isn't whether or not he is guilty, he is. The point is whether or not he was treated differently than others because of politics

 

[cow451]

Clinton was an admitted criminal and there was no shortage of defense for him.

The point isn't whether or not he is guilty, he is. The point is whether or not he was treated differently than others because of politics

Y'all are such a fun fest. Clinton being targeted for his politics did not change the fact that he was guilty and faced the consequences. In fact he and D'Sooza seem to have similar commitments to family values.

 

[cow451]

He isn't going to prison

So even less reason for all the whining on his behalf. Guess he can switch book emphasis to something like, Meine Ehe.