How can Rice's attorney say what he did....

[chillfactor]

with a straight face.....the cops charged did nothing wrong? What planet does this attorney live on?

[bravenak]

1. That was a sad, sorry ass press conference.

[chillfactor]

2. agreed..

then the dumbass attorney said the cops "are not at odds with the community"....very clear to see this attorney is part of the problem that plagues this community...nothing like sticking one's head in the sand and pretending that blacks have not been victimized....

[bravenak]

3. I think that guys was trying to convince himself.

The police order pres guy looked pissed that this was even a thing, arresting cops.

[Stinky The Clown]

4. Defense attorneys are required to .... well .... defend.

That's the way our system works and out of prosecution and defense is *supposed* to come justice.

Lest anyone forget, the prosecution side can, and too all too often does, game the system, if for no other reason than vast resources. Very difficult, but not impossible, for defense to do that.

[davidn3600]

5. Are you asking why a defense side is saying their clients did nothing wrong?

You do understand how the justice system works, right?

These cops will have defense lawyers who will argue and fight on their behalf for an acquittal.

[chillfactor]

9. of course...

at 73 years old I know how the justice system works....what a snippy comment you posted....was that really necessary?

[Skittles]

6. he is performing the job he was hired to do

[malthaussen]

7. He's an advocate

It's his job to say things like that. Sometimes, the defense can get downright baroque, but these guys are pretty good at twisting things into pretzels.

-- Mal

[chillfactor]

8. agreed...

I am not saying the cops do not have a right to a defense.....just amazes me that the attorney can lie like he did....and not laugh out loud at himself....

[malthaussen]

10. Ah. well, how can a prostitute have sex with a totally disgusting john?

Some people have stronger stomachs than thee or me.

-- Mal

[mythology]

11. That's hardly the most absurd claim

For example the twinkie defense, the rape victim was asking for it.

[hobbit709]

12. You think his mouthpiece is going to say his client is guilty as sin, then plead him innocent?

[Kelvin Mace]

13. That is a defense lawyers job

He is his client's advocate. If his client says he's innocent, that is what the attorney says.

As much as it may seem silly to some, I wouldn't have it any other way.