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In reply to the discussion: Public defenders will represent Boston bomb suspect [View all]fleur-de-lisa
(14,636 posts)I believe the evidence against him will ultimately be overwhelming, but he deserves the best defense team possible, as would any defendant in the US criminal system.
Curious that no high-profile defense attorney has stepped up to take on his case so far, unless he refused them?
This case, based upon what we know to date, is so wacky that who can say what the stated motivations will be of this kid and his older brother?!?
And yes, I still consider the younger subject as a 'kid' . . . he is still a teenager, and though that does not absolve him of guilt, it puts a different spin on the case.
I don't know the legal implications, but from a psychological standpoint, the influence of his older, 'father-like' brother will likely have an influence on any jury.
I personally don't believe that the influence of his older, radical brother is sufficient reason to let him off for the murder of 4 Americans and the terrorism and mutilation of countless others.
We shall see after the American Justice system has her way . . .
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