Prosecutors generally use sealed indictments in three situations. The first is when they fear a suspect, upon hearing of his indictment, might destroy evidence before his arrest. The second is when they fear the suspect might flee. Neither of those applies to Trump. Even though he has the use of two well-equipped planes (Air Force One & Trump Force One), he is unlikely to flee the US and has no place to hide. But the third reason could be a factor: when the statute of limitations might expire before the suspect can be arraigned on the indictment.
The issuance and sealing of the indictment would "toll" the statute from expiring. The issuance of the indictment stops the clock, and the sealing may prevent evidence destruction or witness tampering until the case can be tried. A viable prosecution would be possible even if circumstances such as the president's reelection in 2020 prevent a prosecution until 2025.
If Durham made a secret sealed indictment against Joffe then statute of limitations doesn't matter. The secret indictment is not made public until the person is arrested. A sealed indictment can last for ten years. It starts from when the indictment was made, not when the crime was committed.
Or he took a deal with FBI to bring down more people
This.
Indictments "freeze time" as far as statues of limitations apply, also, there is no statute of limitations on TREASON.
Durham let something slip by him I THINK NOT! Kek
I know, right. Lol
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/12/17/opinions/prosecutors-best-move-a-sealed-indictment-vs-trump-callan/index.html
If Durham made a secret sealed indictment against Joffe then statute of limitations doesn't matter. The secret indictment is not made public until the person is arrested. A sealed indictment can last for ten years. It starts from when the indictment was made, not when the crime was committed.
Nice.
At this point aren't we approaching ~300,000 sealed indictments? All it takes it one.
Durham mess up? NO, not in the least. This faggot made a deal to turn on much bigger fish.
If there is a sealed indictment, it tolls the statute of limitations.
Avoiding double jeopardy maybe for a tribunal?