# Criminal Intent on The No Agenda Show

Criminal Intent comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from July 2016 to September 2017.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** July 2016 – September 2017
- **Related topics:** [Hillary Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [James Comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [Eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [Fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [Google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [Gross Negligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gross-negligence.md), [Jim Risch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-risch.md), [Legal Definitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-definitions.md), [Michael Flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [Obstruction Of Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obstruction-of-justice.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### SESTA Debate, Criminal Intent, Google Lobbying

- **Episode:** [966: Master Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-09-21
- **Time:** 51:23–55:11
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/966-master-algo/chapter/sesta-debate-criminal-intent-google-lobbying.md

The debate over SESTA involves concerns that the bill could stifle the internet economy, a position supported by Google and the EFF. Proponents argue the bill is narrowly tailored to target "bad actors" who show criminal intent. The hosts draw parallels between the "intent" requirement in SESTA and the legal standards applied in the Clinton email investigation.

Keywords: [sesta](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sesta.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [eff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eff.md), [criminal intent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-intent.md), [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md)

### Senator Jim Risch, The Definition of Hope

- **Episode:** [937: Stump the Algo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo.md)
- **Published:** 2017-06-11
- **Time:** 23:45–26:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/937-stump-the-algo/chapter/senator-jim-risch-the-definition-of-hope.md

Senator Jim Risch of Idaho questioned James Comey on the specific phrasing used by President Trump regarding Michael Flynn. Risch argued that expressing "hope" that an investigation would be dropped does not constitute a legal order or obstruction of justice, noting that people are rarely charged for their hopes or thoughts.

Keywords: [jim risch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jim-risch.md), [obstruction of justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obstruction-of-justice.md), [michael flynn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-flynn.md), [criminal intent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-intent.md), [legal definitions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/legal-definitions.md)

### James Comey on Hillary Clinton's Gross Negligence

- **Episode:** [841: Summer of Chaos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/841-summer-of-chaos.md)
- **Published:** 2016-07-10
- **Time:** 1:24:51–1:28:48
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/841-summer-of-chaos/chapter/james-comey-on-hillary-clinton-s-gross-negligence.md

FBI Director James Comey testifies before a House committee regarding the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server. Comey acknowledges that Clinton's actions met the definition of negligence and were "extremely careless," but claims there was no evidence of criminal intent. The hosts parse Comey's language, noting his distinction between administrative consequences and criminal prosecution.

Keywords: [james comey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-comey.md), [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [gross negligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gross-negligence.md), [criminal intent](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/criminal-intent.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md)

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