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Ceffer says

Does Manafort's shorter sentence mean that Trump only has to pardon him a little rather than a lot?

Given the unprecedented solitary confinement for a non-violent, first-time criminal after his arrest, along with the 3AM raids, I think a pardon to time served is just fine.

MisterLearnToCode says

I think a pardon to time served is just fine.

Exactly, that is what I was actually expecting plus a public apology on behalf of the citizens of this country delivered by Pence or Potus expressing deep felt remorse for inconveniencing his life and awarding damages as well and full restitution of any items forfeited.

Million dollar tax dodges are prosecuted all the time. I assure you that not only is 3-4 years very normal - sometimes less after sentencing for good behavior - but almost none of them are raided repeatedly at 3AM nor put in solitary confinement as first time white collar non-violent defendants.

Mueller wants most of his data locked away because I'm sure a lot of it deals with the other Ukrainian Oligarch lobbyist, Podesta.

Who has shut down his lobbying office, restated his earnings to be several times their original reported amount, and has hidden away from the Media and Political Life for 2 years now.

We have the best judiciary money can buy - just like our government.

One set of rules for the well off and well connected and a totally different set for the less well off and poorly connected.

Kakistocracy says

We have the best judiciary money can buy - just like our government.

True: Russia is a proper corrupt shithole in this regard.

Kakistocracy says

We have the best judiciary money can buy - just like our government.

One set of rules for the well off and well connected and a totally different set for the less well off and poorly connected.

And a very politicized Prosecutorial System.

Kamala Harris can also speak to that.

The higher the cost of the suit worn to the sentencing, the lower the amount of time spent behind bars.