It is highly unusual for prosecutors to fail even once to obtain an indictment from a grand jury given the way the process is stacked in favor of the government.

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    It’s only a matter of time until they say “we don’t need a grand jury”
    People will point out that it’s illegal.
    They’ll bring the charges anyway.
    Nothing meaningful will be done about it.

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      I believe the prosecutor as already said he was going move forward with charging her, so yep we already there.

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      “Why must we adhere to these ancient, moth-eaten institutions? Let’s get into the 21st century, and streamline the process.”

      “Good idea, while we’re at it, let’s look at prohibiting gerrymandering and the Electoral College.”

      “Okay, the what now?”