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amandabeech

(9,893 posts)
11. That's what people were counting on in the Trayvon Martin case.
Sun Aug 17, 2014, 02:28 PM
Aug 2014

It didn't happen.

Here, though, the Justice Department jumped on the case within a handful of days instead of a handful of months.

I think it will more likely lead to truth. Hoyt Aug 2014 #1
The state autopsy didn't mention how many GSW he sustained. AtomicKitten Aug 2014 #10
That would seem to be a critical fact. Glad there will be a 2nd or 3rd autopsy. Hoyt Aug 2014 #12
A blind cat could have come to that conclusion. AtomicKitten Aug 2014 #14
I just want to see some justice for Mike Brown & his family. Little Star Aug 2014 #2
A bigger trouble for a fair trial will be when the police lie their asses off... Cooley Hurd Aug 2014 #3
True, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #16
Well gollygee Aug 2014 #4
Realistically, it's unlikely there will ever be a trial, at least not in criminal court. (nt) enough Aug 2014 #5
I have always thought that there will avebury Aug 2014 #8
That's what people were counting on in the Trayvon Martin case. amandabeech Aug 2014 #11
Difference is Zimmerman was a private citizen where this case involves the police davidn3600 Aug 2014 #18
There is nothing in the law that precludes the Justice Department from amandabeech Aug 2014 #19
It seems pretty certain that McCullogh is not bringing the cop to trial. Jim__ Aug 2014 #6
McCullogh wouldn't bring the invisible Mr. Wilson to trial SwankyXomb Aug 2014 #17
Why do you assume autopsies will be different. LisaL Aug 2014 #7
Just a hunch. Michigander_Life Aug 2014 #9
I read that the Justice Department was asked to do their by the victims family. Only 2 autopsies. jwirr Aug 2014 #13
How much could their findings vary? treestar Aug 2014 #15
There should be minimal to no variation Lurks Often Aug 2014 #21
"Which one will be credible?" - That's what a judge or jury will decide if it goes to trial. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2014 #20
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