I think Martha Stewart was a classic example of "do not talk to the police" but maybe I was wrong... woeirua said it best https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id

I think Martha Stewart was a classic example of "do not talk to the police" but maybe I was wrong... woeirua said it best https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24622010 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24622010 > This family will likely be ruined by these charges. Even if they successfully defend against these charges, the lawyer fees will wreck them financially. > Meanwhile, Mr. Musk has literally gotten a slap on the wrist for multiple flagrant violations of securities law. There are definitely two justice systems in the US. The ultra-rich do not play by the same rules that you and I do. I think I can extend it to Martha Stewart and Michael Flynn. > In December 2017, Flynn formalized a deal with Special Counsel Robert Mueller to plead guilty to a felony count of "willfully and knowingly" making false statements to the FBI, and agreed to cooperate with the Special Counsel's investigation. > In January 2020. Flynn moved to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming government vindictiveness and breach of the plea agreement. > The United States Department of Justice announced that it intended to drop all charges against Flynn on May 7, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Flynn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Flynn What kind of circus is this?