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onenote

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6. Not a self defense case

Reply to bigdarryl (Original post)

Wed Jul 17, 2013, 06:26 AM

Jul 2013

Last edited Wed Jul 17, 2013, 10:16 AM - Edit history (1)

Spooner's defenses to the first degree murder charge are that he did not intend to kill (necessary element of first degree murder) and temporary insanity.

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/52493641

Suggesting that SYG is relevant to this case is irresponsible, imo.

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Here we go again DU: John Henry Spooner to go on murder trial for killing of 13 year old [View all] bigdarryl Jul 2013 OP

Fucking scumbag pigs RandiFan1290 Jul 2013 #1

They were more interested in searching for the stolen guns than this child lying dead in the street bigdarryl Jul 2013 #2

Thanks America for reminding me that being born Black is my sin... vaberella Jul 2013 #3

they are trying to dismiss those who say blacks are treated unfairly JI7 Jul 2013 #4

only 4 black people among potential jurors and defense was able to get 3 of them dismissed JI7 Jul 2013 #5

Not a self defense case onenote Jul 2013 #6

there were witnesses. This guy will be found guilty. cali Jul 2013 #7

there is supposed to be actual video of the shooting , the defendants own video JI7 Jul 2013 #8

It's out, and he murdered that child in cold blood. n/t OneGrassRoot Jul 2013 #10

He won't get off unless it's diminished capacity due to Alzheimer's or dementia Half-Century Man Jul 2013 #9