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MissMillie

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9. I don't believe I accused you of saying they don't deserve a defense.
Wed Apr 19, 2023, 09:42 PM
Apr 2023

If I did say that then I apologize.

The story is about how the subjects of the investigation are ratting each other out.

Willis is trying to make sure that there is no conflict for a lawyer who is defending one person who is making NEW accusations against one of the other people--who is being defended by the same lawyer.

Frankly, I easily a see a conflict there. It's pretty difficult for a lawyer to defend both the accuser and the accused, in fact my bet is that in such a situation neither person would get the defense they are entitled to.

I believe that Willis is making sure that no one can argue that they don't have a proper legal defense.

To work for 2 years on this investigation only to have someone argue that their rights were violated would be not only a monumental problem for the case, but it would be a waste of 2 years of her efforts (and tax payer dollars).

She will NOT get a second chance at this.

Making sure that everyone has what they are legally entitled to is a VERY smart move to make before indictments are handed down.

I get the time issue. I believe that getting it right is more important than doing it fast.

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