From the New York Times:
A booking photo normally reflects gravity, bewilderment or even surprise. That is not the case with some of the former president’s co-defendants.
($) Why Are Trump’s Accused Co-Conspirators Smiling for Their Mug Shots?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/24/us/politics/trump-politicians-mug-shots.html
4 Comments
RojoSanIchiban@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 3y
I think there are a few possibilities:
Because they're fucking insane.
Because they're now cooperating for a plea deal.
Because the photographer said, "Smile for the little birdie!!!" and they still had a Twitter logo next to the camera instead of an X because they thought that meant the mugshot wouldn't end up on the 'net.
Maybe I should read the article..
Edit: oops, it's "defiance" I guess. Maybe we can get another mugshot after their sentencing to see if they're still smiling In defiance.
lps2@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 3y
White collar criminals often are smiling in their mug shots - this is a pretty vapid opinion piece IMO that's grasping at straws to make a headline.
I hate Trump and Co but this bullshit "news" is just so tiring and delegitimizes news
MotoAsh@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 3y
sblanziko@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 3y
I guess that's because they don't want people to think they are in trouble. If you ignore the sheriff badge this could be a regular picture, and some voters probably can't tell the difference
DrSleepless@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Because they're gonna be on the news. "Look ma, I'm on tv!"