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Originally Posted by Pturner
Hi Red Tail,
I hear what you're saying, but only jurors are obliged to form a "legal" opinion, that is, whether they think the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
No one else gets to render a legal verdict and is therefore free to think for themselves, and is justified in having an opinion as to whether Casey did or did not kill her child. They are equally justified in changing their opinions if new evidence and/or explanations they deem plausible come to light as the trial continues.
The jury is not privy to any discussions outside the courtroom. Public opinion is what it is, but has no bearing on the legal verdict. The legal verdict might or might not reflect what actually happened.
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didnt mean to ruffle the feathers of the TOTV womens club. we all have opinions and we all have the right to express them. nuff said.