re: #448 Killgore Trout

Legally responsible in some cases. Suppose Bain had some sort of embezzlement scandal during that period. They stole money from a company bought after Mitt left. Could be be thrown in jail or sued for it if he had no part in the decision making? I don’t know.

In your specific example, the problem for Mitt is showing he had no part in the decision making. By his own testimony he attended (edit to add some) Bain board meetings between 1999 and 2002. If it is shown the behavior that led to scandal was common practice, and/or discussed or referenced during one of the meetings Romney attended, he can indeed be held liable.

Romney is saying now he had no input. But he’s also testified he attended meetings, and he’s signed papers that claim authority and responsibility.