Opening Arguments
OA835: Why Harrison Floyd Isn't Going to Jail (& More)
Episode guests
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Quick takeaways
- Harrison Floyd's bond was not revoked despite allegations of witness intimidation through social media, highlighting the challenges of balancing free speech and fair legal proceedings.
- The 8th Circuit's ruling in NAACP vs Sanders restricts individuals from suing under section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, undermining enforcement against racial discrimination and potentially enabling voter suppression.
Deep dives
Bond Revocation Denied in Floyd Case
In the case against Harrison Floyd, a minor player in the state Rico case brought by Fannie Willis against Donald Trump, the request to have his bond revoked was denied during an emergency hearing in Fulton County, Georgia. Bonnie Willis, the District Attorney, argued that Floyd's social media activity, which included tagging and talking about potential witnesses on Twitter, amounted to an attempt to intimidate witnesses. However, Judge McAfee ruled that while there were technical violations of the bond conditions, they did not warrant revoking the bond. Willis's strong oral argument and presentation of the Seattle Times case, which supports restricting constitutional rights when necessary, further highlighted the complexities of balancing free speech with the need for fair legal proceedings.
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