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The alleged conspiracists appear to believe they can beat the rap, despite the already overwhelming amount of evidence Willis provided of their guilt in her 98-page indictment.

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He derides the charges as an “affront to American democracy” and vows to beat the rap.

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One of the first targets was the Hells Angels motorcycle club, which beat the rap on a hung jury — a case prosecuted by then-Assistant U.S.

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Maybe Trump has deluded himself into thinking he can beat the rap — whatever the rap — because he will do whatever it takes.

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Today's Republicans seem hyped up on maniacally cheering on Trump to "beat the rap" for his crimes.

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