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In reply to the discussion: Here We Go Again. Just Like With Zimmerman. Wilson Won' t Have to Testify. [View all]earthside
(6,960 posts)5. Will Wilson even be charged?
I'm starting to believe that this police officer will not even be charged.
And if he is charged at the county level, I will not expect a vigorous prosecution.
This is indeed looking more and more like the Treyvon Martin-Zimmerman scenario.
It seems terribly obvious to me that the delay in releasing public information about this case from local authorities is all about giving themselves and the 'defense' time to prepare and get their propaganda themes all lined up.
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Here We Go Again. Just Like With Zimmerman. Wilson Won' t Have to Testify. [View all]
Solomon
Aug 2014
OP
GD what a stupid thread .. ever heard of the FIFTH AMENDMENT? privilege against self-incrimination?
MikeW
Aug 2014
#7
No, it shouldn't. Terrible idea. We should expand civil rights, not contract them.
Shrike47
Aug 2014
#26
Members of the Military don't lose their 4A or 5A rights during a court martial.
IronGate
Aug 2014
#70
Probably not but I think this is different. More witnesses on the prosecution side and some good
jwirr
Aug 2014
#33
The DA (the People) has the burden of proving that he's guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2014
#50