Agreed. The Feds put Al Capone (and others, too) away on an income tax evasion (or something) charges, but never got him either, for all those mobland murders. I know tax evasion isn’t political, but the “devil’s in the details”, ain’t it?
“I know tax evasion isn’t political”
Oh yes it is. In Capone’s case it was not only political but actually insane. His conviction was based on the notion that you have to report illegal gains as income on your tax return, though being illegal it can’t be legal income can it? As if they’re legally required to shout from the rooftops, “Hey, I’m breaking the law! Come get me!” Like not confessing to your crimes is suddenly a crime.
I actually think it might be in violation of the 5th amendment’s protection against self-incrimination. It makes absolutely no sense, but a murderer went to jail so who cares?