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The 26-year-old had a three-page document with writings suggesting that he had “ill will toward corporate America,” police said.

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[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 14 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Is there anything normal people can do to support him? Any bail/defense fund set up?

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 21 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Post bills about jury nullification all over NYC

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Even better if the jurors leak and we can contact them directly

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Only if there's no intimidation, and simply education.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Of course not intimidating. Only reassuring the jurors that they understand that they can refuse to convict for any reason, including just because they feel like it, even if the evidence is overwhelming

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Jurors can be excused by the judge if there is evidence that they are either being coerced or have an alternative agenda. But that's really rare.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

Sounds like a mistrial to me

[–] ramsorge@discuss.online 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Copycat and throw off the scent.

[–] granolabar@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 4 months ago

If it is a copy cats that's strong conviction.

He will get charged with something for this... It would be beautiful if he had an alibi.

[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

He's not surviving to a court date

[–] granolabar@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] Montagge@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 months ago

A Michael Reinoehl situation most likely