points by dsr_ 4 years ago

This seems to me to be the correct decision. Van Buren should have been charged with:

GA 332: Abuse of official power GA 333: Exceeding official powers GA 338: Bribe-taking

and, Federally, 18USC 201, which prohibits public officials from taking bribes.

Natsu 4 years ago

I'd imagine they were, by the time things get to the Supreme Court, they're dealing with very narrow issues of law and not the entire case.

a1369209993 4 years ago

There should be some snooping/violation-of-privacy charges as well, but otherwise that sounds about right. CFAA is not relevant here.

  • a1369209993 4 years ago

    > CFAA is not relevant here.

    Er, CFAA is not relevant to the criminal case againt Van Buren, I mean.