• Chozo@fedia.io
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    2 months ago

    I think you overestimate Baldwin’s current star power. These days, he’s a B-lister, at best. Aside from this trial, he hasn’t really been relevant in pop culture for a while now.

    He’s still rich, for sure. But I doubt he’s still rich enough to buy a judge, if he ever was to begin with.

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      2 months ago

      If there’s one thing we’ve discovered over the years, those in charge are surprisingly cheap to bribe.

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      2 months ago

      The Baldwins are extremely well connected. One of them is married to Justin Bieber. Who just got 10mil for performing at that 350mil Indian wedding. Alec is also a movie producer, which you cannot do if you have no money.

      What if that judge’s daughter is a huge Justin Bieber fan? Or wants front row tickets to a fashion show or backstage Coachella passes? Or attend a movie premiere? That’s all within his scope