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Igel

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8. Wait for the verdict.

Reply to Taitertots (Reply #7)

Thu Jun 16, 2016, 07:11 PM

Jun 2016

On the other hand, they needed a trial. It was demanded. Grayson deserves justice, and that means a trial. Even if there's no evidence, or weak evidence, a trial was demanded and provided. It's the price we pay in some areas for having an elected DA: It's a political position. And the "state's attorney" in Baltimore is elected. That's more of a mock trial.

Sadly, for a lot of people it also means there must be a conviction, a "guilty" verdict. That doesn't necessarily follow. They already know the verdict and want the trial to show it. *That* is a show trial.

Wait for the verdict.

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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