^^^^^^^^Excaliber wrote:A third possibility is a variation on #2. She thinks a grand jury wouldn't indict and that would lead to rioting in the immediate future, so she'll proceed to trial which will drag the case out over a couple of years and the same lack of evidence will produce an OJ Simpson type verdict well after national interest has moved on.74novaman wrote:We've been sliding toward mob rule ever since we went to direct election of senators in 1913.
As I said in another thread, I think her decision to forgo the grand jury means exactly 1 of 2 things:
1) They know there isn't evidence to convict him, and she will keep "investigating" until the 24/7 news cycle finds something else to wine about
2) She knows that a grand jury won't recommend indictment due to lack of evidence, and she's planning on succumbing to media/mob pressure so she has to make the decision herself.
Could be interesting. I wouldn't put money either way in a bet, because I honestly don't know how this one is going to play out.
It would be painful for Zimmerman, but there would likely be just editorial posturing for a few days but no riots.
This is exactly what will happen.
She will seek to avoid the possibility of rioting by throwing Zimmerman under the bus...presumably for the "greater good". I say...let it go to a Grand Jury and let the chips fall where they may. IF there is rioting, deal with that TOO! Otherwise....certain vocal groups will only be emboldened to try and prejudice our judicial system.