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Taitertots

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7. I agree. That's why it's inexcusable to call an "expert"...

Reply to Calista241 (Reply #6)

Thu Jun 16, 2016, 07:34 PM

Jun 2016

When they gave him no evidence to support the claim.

Is the prosecutor an idiot or intentionally throwing the case? Didn't they think they should ask the "expert" if they believed the evidence supported the case for a rough ride?

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Freddie Gray trial: expert witness crumbles in van driver's prosecution [View all] Calista241 Jun 2016 OP

Hmm I am leaning towards show trial which irks me because they are wasting alot of money, time cstanleytech Jun 2016 #1

I have a problem claiming there is no evidence of malfeasance.... Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2016 #2

Careful Blandocyte Jun 2016 #3

In a criminal trial you have to go beyond reasonable doubt anigbrowl Jun 2016 #9

So, if the guy was genuinely this incompetent Kelvin Mace Jun 2016 #4

Ex police officer is star witness for the defense... Taitertots Jun 2016 #5

They can't have a rough ride being their theory of the case Calista241 Jun 2016 #6

I agree. That's why it's inexcusable to call an "expert"... Taitertots Jun 2016 #7

Wait for the verdict. Igel Jun 2016 #8

That's the trouble I have understanding Mosby and her motivations... TipTok Jun 2016 #10

Gray got seriously injured by the police actions. joshcryer Jun 2016 #11

She overcharged ... TipTok Jun 2016 #12

No, she is young, she just didn't go in the right direction. joshcryer Jun 2016 #13

You can't speak to her true motivations any more than I can... TipTok Jun 2016 #14

I disagree, inexperience is a legitimate excuse. joshcryer Jun 2016 #15

It does make them wrong... TipTok Jun 2016 #16

I can't disagree. joshcryer Jun 2016 #18

You can't put people on trial just because. Calista241 Jun 2016 #19

You can as this trial shows... TipTok Jun 2016 #20

The angry mob demanded prosecutions and they got them Freddie Stubbs Jun 2016 #17

This whole thing is ridiculous. Something needs to be done to our justice system. nt eastwestdem Jun 2016 #21

What would you suggest? philosslayer Jun 2016 #22