Part 2 of Trump's indictment: Why do people in power escape accountability?
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This is part 2 of President Trump's indictment. James discusses how people in power escape accountability? While he credits the Justice Department for charging to this point, over 1000 people in the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021, and 518 people have either pleaded guilty for their crimes or found guilty in trials, those who have power have so far escaped accountability.
News sources:
"Capitol panel to investigate Trump call to Willard hotel hours before Capitol attack." The Guardian (27 Dec 2021). Capitol panel to investigate Trump call to Willard hotel in hours before attack | US Capitol attack | The Guardian "Trump called aides hours before Capitol riot to discuss how to stop Biden victory." The Guardian (30 Nov 2021.) Trump called aides hours before Capitol riot to discuss how to stop Biden victory | US Capitol attack | The Guardian
"Former CFO of Trump Organization pleads guilty for his role in tax fraud scheme and agrees to testify against company." Allen Weisselberg: Former CFO of Trump Organization pleads guilty for his role in 15-year-long tax fraud scheme | CNN Politics "Despite the Cosby Ruling, Andrea Constand Feels Like a ‘Symbol of Hope’ (September 7, 2021)" The New York Times.
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