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Laughable.

Had the administration want to embarass him, why wasn't this publicized at the time of the arrest?

And if it was a set-up and the evidence faked, why didn't Ritter fight the charges? It's certainly within his constitutional rights. In fact, if someone was falsely charged, I'd demand that all the evidence came out so people would be able to make an informed decision about his guilt or innocence.

Had the administration want to embarass him, why wasn't this publicized at the time of the arrest?

Blackmail.

And if it was a set-up and the evidence faked, why didn't Ritter fight the charges?

How would you fight the charges? Cops are all the witnesses, and you have no evidence to prove your innocence at all. Fight with WHAT? (This is why stings, especially of this type should be illegal)

I'd demand that all the evidence came out so people would be able to make an informed decision about his guilt or innocence

As would I, but he has a wife and kids - perhaps emotional blackmail was the game.

I don't pay blackmail. Ever. And those close to me know it, so it can never be done to me.

Also, surely you're not suggesting that our government doesn't frame people? We could pull 100 listings of FR alone, I'd imagine.

Or is this the ever popular - "Republicans wouldn't do that, but Democrats do" refrain that is seen here?