Post by nobody on Jan 14, 2016 19:38:24 GMT -6
www.cnn.com/2016/01/14/politics/planned-parenthood-lawsuit-center-for-medical-progress/
What took them so long? Seemed obvious from the start that there was a civil RICO cause of action. There was fraud, collusion, misrepresentation, libel and so on. Perfect RICO case.
Hazards though. As the guy said, depositions and discovery work both ways. More embarrassment for PP could be in the offing. And PP's winning doesn't mean any money, because these entities are vapor and mirrors, without pockets, dependent on donations for operating expenses. And the individuals sued will go into bankruptcy while the ink is still drying on the judgment.
Another problem is this. People tend to believe what their prejudices and preconceptions allow them to believe. So PP can win a lawsuit and win over no hearts or minds.
What took them so long? Seemed obvious from the start that there was a civil RICO cause of action. There was fraud, collusion, misrepresentation, libel and so on. Perfect RICO case.
Hazards though. As the guy said, depositions and discovery work both ways. More embarrassment for PP could be in the offing. And PP's winning doesn't mean any money, because these entities are vapor and mirrors, without pockets, dependent on donations for operating expenses. And the individuals sued will go into bankruptcy while the ink is still drying on the judgment.
Another problem is this. People tend to believe what their prejudices and preconceptions allow them to believe. So PP can win a lawsuit and win over no hearts or minds.