Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,693 posts)

4. I assume there would first be an FBI investigation, and the evidence

Reply to El Supremo (Original post)

Sat Feb 13, 2021, 08:05 PM

Feb 2021

would be turned over to the office of the US Attorney for DC, which would convene a grand jury - or else it could be handled by a special prosecutor appointed by the Attorney General with evidence provided by the FBI and other law enforcement. In that case, the special prosecutor would manage the grand jury process.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

7 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Alright, how is Trump going to be charged with inciting insurrection? [View all] El Supremo Feb 2021 OP

I hope in a lot of ways and venues soothsayer Feb 2021 #1

U.S. Attorney Michael Sherwin is on the job. Laelth Feb 2021 #2

No hurry. Need a meticulous, thorough investigation Raven123 Feb 2021 #3

I assume there would first be an FBI investigation, and the evidence The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2021 #4

That's a good answer! El Supremo Feb 2021 #7

Civil cases. C_U_L8R Feb 2021 #5

I think we first need to get Merrick Garland into place before anything will be done Vivienne235729 Feb 2021 #6