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In reply to the discussion: Austin police infiltrated Occupy Austin [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)23. I would think the opposite would be true.
Houston will need to prove the devices were NOT encouraged and/or built by undercover officers.
I think there would be enough doubt to throw the charges out. If the author of the article thinks there's room for doubt, why wouldn't a judge or a jury? Regardless, I'm not certain what felony charges are involved. Is it illegal to block the port? Illegal to manufacture lock boxes? Not sure.
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You must be absolutely ecstatic that your country is continuing to listen in to
tavalon
Aug 2012
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