“How Hard Can It Be?”: Ohio Democratic Representative Pledges To File Referral For Charges Of Crimes

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Bizarre, Criminal law, International, Lawyering
   April 9, 2020   
“How Hard Can It Be?”: Ohio Democratic Representative Pledges To File Referral For Charges Of Crimes Against Humanity By Trump

Ohio state Rep. Tavia Galonski (D) continues to garner extensive national coverage over her pledge to file a referral with the Hague for charges of crimes against humanity by President Donald Trump over his handling of the pandemic. Yesterday, she reaffirmed with NBC News that she would be making a referral “tomorrow.” Galonski is specifically citing Trump’s promotion of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment despite the absence of conclusive studies on its benefits. While Galonski originally said that she had “no idea” how to file such a referral, she has asked “how hard can it be?” The answer is extremely hard if you have, as here, an entirely frivolous basis for a referral.

Galonski caused a stir on Sunday by tweeting “I can’t take it anymore. I’ve been to The Hague. I’m making a referral for crimes against humanity tomorrow. Today’s press conference was the last straw. I know the need for a prosecution referral when I see one.”

https://jonathanturley.org/2020/04/09/how-hard-can-it-be-ohio-democratic-representative-pledges-to-file-referral-for-charges-of-crimes-against-humanity-by-trump/#more-154540

[PeteS in CA]

Context at http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,397288.0.html