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Ted Cruz: “The prosecutor, quote, need not prove that the other crime…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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THE SMIRK HEARD ROUND THE WORLD | Verdict Ep. 202

Published | Video Starts at 25:01

So understand this other crime, which is the magic ticket that elevates these misdemeanors to felonies and extends the statute of limitations so you can suddenly prosecute them. The prosecutor, quote, need not prove that the other crime was in fact committed, aided or concealed. So it's a crime that doesn't have to have happened. All right, so let's read some more. New York election law, section 17 152, predicate. Here's what the judge instructed the jury. (25:01–25:11)

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Asserts that the prosecutor does not need to prove the other crime was committed to elevate charges.

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