• T00l_shed@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Yes you’re right, I forgot about the bail part. And the bail system certainly is flawed. Generally aren’t you not allowed to leave your state if you’re out on bail?

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      10 months ago

      It depends on the state and the bail conditions, which can be modified. Restrictions are based on priors, flight risk, violent tendency, etc.

      That’s why the gag orders make the news. To your point, folks would be knocked for shit like that.

      This line is being crossed on purpose. He can get his propaganda out, and if he actually gets tagged, that’s even better propaganda.

      Which sucks. But, I imagine the decision-making by the courts is based on avoiding creating a political prisoner out of him. So, we deal with a flawed system, increase fines, and wait for the process to unfold.

      “May we live in interesting times” and all that.