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Originally Posted by collie1228
Regardless of the facts, if anyone thinks that this "trial" is anything but predetermined, you must be living in an alternate universe. The late introduction of the 3rd Degree Murder charge should tell you all you need to know.
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I don't believe the outcome of this trial is predetermined and the late introduction of the 3rd degree murder charge (if there was one, I don't know) only serves to confirm that.
If the trial is predetermined in favor of the prosecution then why would introduce a lesser charge? The prosecution could sit back and wait for a conviction on the more serious charge.
If the trial is predetermined in favor of the defense then why introduce a lesser charge? Introduction of a lesser charge when the outcome has already been decided would appear to be an act of desperation move and would work against the prosecution.
I don't know what the correct verdict is and I don't know if the jury will return it. I do know a lot of people have already decided what they will accept as a proper verdict and unfortunately, that says a lot about our country today.