I have read all the previous responses to the OP's question. I have been one of the minority on TOTV that was disappointed in the verdict. Please do not argue with me, because to answer the OP's question, I believe the system did work. For those complaining about spending taxpayer money on a trial, I submit to you that a man was shot to death with very few witnesses to witness the entire incident. I can think of no higher purpose of a society than to make sure that it was self defense rather than murder. So, in that respect, the system worked because there was a trial. Next, I believe that a jury was picked with both the prosecution and defense having the opportunity to accept or reject jurors that would hear the case with impartiality, listen to evidence that I was not previously aware of, and come to a verdict that was not influenced by fear or bribes or threats. In that respect also, the system worked. I believe that both the prosecution and defense had a chance to present their cases, so the system worked there also. So, I accept the verdict and will move on with my life. I have heard it said that the United States has the second worst justice system in the world. The only one that is worse is everybody else's.
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