One of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in a wide-ranging election-fraud case in Georgia remained behind bars on Friday, after he told a judge that he could not afford a private attorney to represent him and was denied bond.

Harrison Floyd said at his first court appearance that he could not afford a private lawyer and had been denied representation by a public defender because he did not qualify.

Floyd, who appeared virtually, said that it typically cost between $40,000 to $100,000 just to retain a private lawyer to fly to Georgia.

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    I’m just hoping that they’ll start eating each other once deals are offered.

    I just don’t see trump ever seeing the inside of a jail cell.

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      Trust the process. They are going to keep putting the squeeze on all of them until enough flip to fry the big guy.

      NOBODY wants to spend the rest of their life in prison. I don’t care how loyal you are, when the reality sets in that’s what’s going to happen if they don’t cooperate they will break for cover and they will “eat each other” to try and get the best deal possible.

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        The alphabet agencies get organised crime members to flip.

        It’s going to be a walk in the park getting these idiots to turn on each other once the screws are turned.

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        I hope so, but I don’t see trump behind bars. Even the Dems don’t want that, as it sets a precedent that the elite is able to be brought to justice.

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          I do. Sorry this is where we disagree. The president is a U.S. Citizen. The laws of this land must be applied equally to all.

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              That’s a defeatist mentality. Then you wonder why the “elite” keep that title. Shame on you for giving into their will so easily.

              If you want change. Fight for it. Don’t lay down and let them take it or they will take it all.

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                  No. You suggested that. Don’t put words in my mouth. As a matter of fact, we’re done here. You’re being ridiculous so kindly fuck off and take your bullshit somewhere else.

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                    Lol, dude you’re the one that’s suggesting to fight for it via more than likely voting in the same elites that you’re annoyed with.