Comment on Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows C.E.O.’s Killing
Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoPlain old murder is a state crime. The governor of New York would have to pardon him.
Comment on Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows C.E.O.’s Killing
Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoPlain old murder is a state crime. The governor of New York would have to pardon him.
jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
its also a federal crime. both would.
Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Nope, it would be only if it happens on federal territory, like Washington DC, national parks, etc.
jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 weeks ago
think you’re confusing federal prosecution with federal crimes.
Cornelius_Wangenheim@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
I’m pointing it out because shit like this is why Trump got elected. People keep expecting the Democrats do things they don’t have the ability to do because they don’t understand how the government works.
TachyonTele@lemm.ee 2 weeks ago
Pretty sure once he crosses state lines it’s federal. I could be mistaken though.