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It’s interesting to see how the more pro-Trump sections of the US media are reporting the Stone controversy. Breitbart sent out an email this morning headlined: “Justice for Roger Stone!” Regardless of your opinion of Stone, he was only found guilty of lying to Congress (which plenty of people have done without being prosecuted), interfering in the House investigation of the Russia Collusion Hoax, and tampering with a witness ... Hey, I’m no Roger Stone fan, and it actually sounds like he deserves some prison time, but there are murderers and rapists and child molesters who don’t serve seven to nine years. Good morning. Controversy continues to rage over Donald Trump’s intervention in the sentencing of his friend and unofficial adviser Roger Stone – which Democrat Chuck Schumer has called “a crisis in the rule of law in America”. Related: Barr agrees to testify to Congress amid growing outrage over Roger Stone case Related: Roger Stone sentencing explained: the controversy over Trump's intervention Related: Roger Stone furore shows 'crisis of credibility' in US justice system, experts warn Related: Iowa Democratic party chair resigns after caucus chaos Related: Marie Yovanovitch: former ambassador warns of ‘amoral’ US foreign policy Related: After a disappointing start, where does Elizabeth Warren go from here? Continue reading... |