Conservatives question if they get a fair shake from Washington juries
'This city is a magnet for the far left'
By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times - Saturday, November 30, 2019
The overwhelmingly liberal bent of Washington has right-wing politicos wondering whether they can truly get a jury of their peers and receive a fair trial in the nation’s capital.
Conservatives say the answer is a resounding “no†and point to this month’s conviction of Trump confidant Roger Stone.
A jury in downtown Washington, D.C., on Nov. 15 found Stone guilty on all seven charges against him, including lying to Congress, witness tampering and obstruction.
“It is metaphysically impossible for a Trump associate to get a fair trial and draw a jury of their peers,†former Trump campaign adviser and staunch Stone supporter Michael Caputo told The Washington Times. “This city is a magnet for the far left and no one who doesn’t subscribe to those political views has a chance with a D.C. jury.â€
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