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That is little consolation in the court of public opinion, where FBI management and the Justice Department have demonstrated willingness and capability to hold mob court and manipulate public opinion outside the formal legal system. They will SWAT you themselves if they like, on live TV.

Parallel Construction makes this a technicality/nuisance, not a show stopper.

came here to say this.

Generally only if you have the means to hire a good lawyer.