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underseacables ◴[] No.42130248[source]
I think the key factor here is that the website allowed Americans to bet on the political market. Which I still don't quite understand, the FBI waiting until after the election for this. Why didn't they go after them sooner?

Feels wrong.

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1. csours ◴[] No.42130626[source]
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/what-does-the-60-day-ru...

https://www.justice.gov/jm/jm-9-85000-protection-government-...

> " Any action likely to raise an issue or the perception of an issue under this provision requires consultation with the Public Integrity Section, and such action shall not be taken if the Public Integrity Section advises that further consultation is required with the Deputy Attorney General or Attorney General. "

Don't get stuck in a framing story.