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($) Why Are Trump’s Accused Co-Conspirators Smiling for Their Mug Shots? (www.nytimes.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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From the New York Times:

A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think there are a few possibilities:

Because they're fucking insane.
Because they're now cooperating for a plea deal.
Because the photographer said, "Smile for the little birdie!!!" and they still had a Twitter logo next to the camera instead of an X because they thought that meant the mugshot wouldn't end up on the 'net.

Maybe I should read the article..

Edit: oops, it's "defiance" I guess. Maybe we can get another mugshot after their sentencing to see if they're still smiling In defiance.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I guess that's because they don't want people to think they are in trouble. If you ignore the sheriff badge this could be a regular picture, and some voters probably can't tell the difference

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

White collar criminals often are smiling in their mug shots - this is a pretty vapid opinion piece IMO that's grasping at straws to make a headline.

I hate Trump and Co but this bullshit "news" is just so tiring and delegitimizes news

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago

Legitimate news still exists in this country?! Huh, news to me...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Because they're gonna be on the news. "Look ma, I'm on tv!"