• ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    The defense isn’t simply arguing that Bannon was ignorant. I think they’re arguing that (1) the law is unclear and (2) Bannon’s reasonable interpretation of the law was that he was legally obligated to act the way that he did. I’m not saying that’s what actually happened, but it’s a much more reasonable argument than simply saying “ignorance of the law is an excuse” would be.

    • PeleSpirit@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Idk, who you going to believe, congress or your lawyer? Every time, personally, I would go with congress.