Quote (EndlessSky @ 8 Apr 2021 17:28)
The only reason why this case even had the illusion of plausibility is because the media lied about every detail involved. Our country deserves better.
I've followed far more of the trial than I really want to admit, but I'm not certain this can be realistically claimed.
It's possible a guilty verdict will be reached for at least manslaughter. Personally, the doubt is too high. There just doesn't seem to be enough evidence for even that. However, it's still plausible that a guilty verdict on Murder 3 or even 2 could be reached.
Keeping in mind the lack of sequester, the well-reported statement from social media that if the Jury does not convict, rioters will burn the building down, and several other details, it may boil down to the standard "Give the mob what it wants" conclusion.
My question there is, if the threat of burning it down gets a 40 year sentence, will that prevent the rioters from rioting? Not including places like Portland ofc. If they haven't stopped yet, they won't either way. But elsewhere, where things are currently calm.