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demmiblue

(39,275 posts)
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 10:10 AM Yesterday

The Supreme Court sets aside lower court decisions upholding convictions for bribery related to the FIFA scandal...

The Supreme Court sets aside lower court decisions upholding convictions for bribery related to the FIFA scandal because the Trump administration decided to dismiss those criminal cases "in the interests of justice." The FIFA prosecution ends in a whimper.

The FIFA Peace Prize already paying off. :)

ElieNYC (@elienyc.bsky.social) 2026-01-12T15:04:19.914Z
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The Supreme Court sets aside lower court decisions upholding convictions for bribery related to the FIFA scandal... (Original Post) demmiblue Yesterday OP
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Ooh I had never heard of this case before newdeal2 23 hrs ago #3

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newdeal2

(4,825 posts)
3. Ooh I had never heard of this case before
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 10:20 AM
23 hrs ago

I just thought they were kissing his ass so they could proceed with the games this year. Two criminals looking out for each other makes more sense.

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