[FreeStateYank]

Maybe it’s a feint for discovery?

After all, they didn’t tap a line, they simply were wearing overalls and carrying tools. Did they offer phony ID, or just ask where the phone wiring was located?

If they didn’t actually misrepresent themselves with phony ID, what are they guilty of? Chatting up stupid office workers?

But think of all the records they might be able to dig out of her office.

Hmmmmm. This might be a very, very brilliant, non-violent move by some patriots. If the Feds jumped the gun, they’ll look silly.

Meanwhile, no further follow up with the Black Panthers and possible RICO charges.

[1_Rain_Drop]

But why would they want to go through the records and be recorded while doing it?

Point is,O'Keefe was taping the actions for a reason. At least it is recorded that the boys didn't do anything evil.

I'm curious what O'Keefe will expose with this latest adventure.

[OldDeckHand]

"But think of all the records they might be able to dig out of her office."

Oh, goodness. There seems to be wild misunderstanding about what "discovery" is. For a judge to grant discovery motions, litigants (or defendants in this instance) must establish foundation for such discovery. What foundation could the defendants possibly establish for a judge to grant a search of Landrieu's records? Zip, nada, nothing, as there's no possible nexus between a defense of what they were doing and what the Senator is doing.

It's not an allowable affirmative defense to say that you've illegally attempted to wire-tap someone's office because you believe that particular someone might be engaged in criminal activity. Any criminal activity on the part of the victim would be immaterial to the court.

Let me use this example - a burglary suspect can't say to the judge, "Hey, let me see the victim's tax returns". It's not going to be granted unless the burglary suspect can establish some legitimate reason to have access to that information - IOW, he must be able to demonstrate how that information can benefit his defense.

[Karma Police]

Completely agree.

[Thunder90]

I found out that Okeefe could be charged with RICO and extortion, because of the incident in Maryland and the latest incident. ACORN may also be entitled to millions of dollars in a civil suit (you know how this works, as Holder will get ACORN to sue Okeefe and Giles).