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In reply to the discussion: Everyone that is congratulating the jurors for following the Judge's instructions... psssst, c'mer [View all]Ilsa
(61,695 posts)42. Not only that, but they punted on the Manslaughter charge.
They decided they didnt understand it, couldn't figure out how to ask a question about it when the court asked them to be specific, so they acquitted.
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Duer 157099
Jul 2013
OP
Yup. Lest you forget it was a state's atty who called and said not to charge him. nt
LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
#60
It always is, imo, when the jury is told to disregard something they have already seen...
Spazito
Jul 2013
#37
Yes, I have no doubt O'Mara knew and also knew the question was completely inappropriate...
Spazito
Jul 2013
#54
That particular quality is in such short supply these days. You just gave me hope for huimanity :)
arcane1
Jul 2013
#29
So...they didn't base the verdict on evidence. The verdict was based on a guy's opinion.
Apophis
Jul 2013
#8
move along. Nothing to see here. the sidewalk is a lethal weapon so it was self defense.
LaydeeBug
Jul 2013
#59