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Irish_Dem

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46. The FBI can be called in when state officials needs help.

Sun Jun 2, 2024, 11:20 AM

Jun 2024

Depending upon how serious the threats are and how many, it is possible the state would ask for help from the feds.

Depending upon the demographics of the jury, some of the threats may constitute hate crimes and the FBI can be called in for that.

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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