Earlier quoted context omitted.
“Everyone” collectively knowing someone incited violence unequivocally is very different than proving, in a court of law, that said person incited violence. As another commented, it’s actually really difficult to do because you must prove intent and state of mind. It’s part of why I’m surprised that’s the only charge on the impeachment, despite there being a potentially more clear cut issue, legal wise, that happened…
>Everyone” collectively knowing someone incited violence unequivocally is very different than proving, in a court of law, Proving criminal liability is not required[0] in an impeachment trial. [0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25786125
Yeah, I agree that usually it wouldn’t matter as impeachment trials are not held to the same standards, but a senator could argue a similar angle though. It only takes one charge to convict, so I don’t understand why one wouldn’t one more options, not less.