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Ocelot II

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35. Reputable journalists and media outlets don't pay for interviews or stories.

Sun Jun 2, 2024, 10:29 AM

Jun 2024

They might get offers from the likes of the National Enquirer, so if they want to share the cover of a grocery store tabloid with Bat Boy and a celebrity's drug bust for $10K, they can go right ahead, but they'd find out pretty quickly that it wouldn't be worth it.

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What will the Trump trial jury do now? [View all] Irish_Dem Jun 2024 OP

Walk taller. C_U_L8R Jun 2024 #1

Yes they are brave and smart. And deserve accolades. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #2

Blend with the wallpaper. bucolic_frolic Jun 2024 #3

The media will make good $$ offers now. Not eight years from now? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #6

Reputable journalists and media outlets don't pay for interviews or stories. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #35

As so many of us have done after serving our country... MiHale Jun 2024 #4

The difference is that the jury will be offered lucrative deals. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #5

The devil does offer choice. MiHale Jun 2024 #7

Yes indeed he does. :( Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #9

Go back home to their families? pwb Jun 2024 #8

They are the hottest story in the US right now? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #10

They are? pwb Jun 2024 #13

One of the most important trials in US history is the story. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #18

I don't see any links in this post or replies pwb Jun 2024 #38

This is a discussion forum and I am asking questions to provoke discussion and answers. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #39

I am asking you where the facts are? pwb Jun 2024 #42

They, as individuals, will do whatever they please. MineralMan Jun 2024 #11

Collectively write that book: "We The Jury" n/t MartyTheGreek Jun 2024 #12

Stay anonymous Mz Pip Jun 2024 #14

Depends on the individual but most will simply return to their normal lives. paleotn Jun 2024 #15

Buy Internet security packages to prevent being doxed Bucky Jun 2024 #16

Me? I'd keep my head down and stay under the radar. Talitha Jun 2024 #17

Yes but there will be lucrative money deals offered? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #19

You keep saying that. Trump is threatening them with death & destruction. Hasn't that gotten thru to you at all? Hekate Jun 2024 #24

I guess I have spent too many years up close and personal to human nature. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #41

Reputable journalists and media outlets don't pay for stories. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #36

"Yes but there will be lucrative money deals offered? There will be a big temptation to go public." Talitha Jun 2024 #40

Go on with normal life. we can do it Jun 2024 #20

I would stay anonymous ecstatic Jun 2024 #21

You would turn down large sums of money? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #22

So what you are saying is that for your entertainment, other people should get doxxed & SWATted by insane MAGAts Hekate Jun 2024 #25

Anything less than $500,000 would be a non-starter for me. ecstatic Jun 2024 #27

I would turn down large sums of money. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #31

I'm right with you. RubyRose Jun 2024 #63

I sure as hell would. we can do it Jun 2024 #67

Some will want to fade into history. Some will not. It's their choice. AnrothElf Jun 2024 #23

They were told they could talk to the media or whatever they wanted to do. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #26

I didn't know that the judge told them they were free to do what they wanted. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #43

There are already death threats and attempts to dox them getagrip_already Jun 2024 #28

I agree, is the money worth the risk? Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #44

I wonder if there is even a lot of money being offered getagrip_already Jun 2024 #51

I don't know how it works. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #53

Only tabloid-type publications pay. Mainstream media like NYT, WaPo, Ocelot II Jun 2024 #56

Garland's DOJ will protect them. gab13by13 Jun 2024 #29

That would not be the responsibility of DoJ, since this was a state case, Ocelot II Jun 2024 #33

The FBI can be called in when state officials needs help. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #46

I am not a lawyer gab13by13 Jun 2024 #50

Jurors aren't public officials. Ocelot II Jun 2024 #55

Do you think the threats will be coming from New York citizens? gab13by13 Jun 2024 #59

Gab some people may think this, they are going to get death threats anyway. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #45

I would put the whole process behind me and go back to living my before life. Fla Dem Jun 2024 #30

This is what I would do. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #47

I remember te altered voice and blacked out figures Arne Jun 2024 #32

Hire a bodyguard bif Jun 2024 #34

They are quite expensive. They are going to need extra cash for that. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #48

They'll Do Whatever they Want To Do DET Jun 2024 #37

Yes human nature is human nature. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #49

If they have children they will hopefully think twice prior to raising their voice. NoMoreRepugs Jun 2024 #52

Yes they put their families in harm's way if they speak out. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #54

Trump has turned so many people into "enemies," there aren't enough MAGA goons to go after them all. sop Jun 2024 #57

Trump's threats are largely psychological yes. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #60

I would remain anonymous LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2024 #58

I agree, that is what I would do. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #64

Lucrative deals for what? MorbidButterflyTat Jun 2024 #61

People are curious about the details. They like inside information. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #65

Lay low for a while. GoodRaisin Jun 2024 #62

I agree, lay low, say nothing to anyone about the trial. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #66