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can anyone tell me the justification for putting Samuel Bankman-fried in prison for 25 years but Trump gets a fine? Is it federal vs. state? (lemmy.world)

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Pretty much what the title says. I know he's a former president and has all of his supporters, but what's the official reason? Thanks.

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[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

technically he can but it would bring about a legitimate constitutional crisis if republicans look the other way since it would be the first time he openly acted against the constitution and received no push back for it.

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