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holy shit the most rational OP I have seen in a month snooper2 Nov 2014 #1
Bravo. GGJohn Nov 2014 #2
Yeah, Nostradamus McC thought potential race riots were a better desired outcome than a tough trial. WinkyDink Nov 2014 #3
McCulloch saw the choices as (1) no indictment, or Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #13
Or... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #22
The moment that Wilson got out his gun, it was inevitable that community tensions JDPriestly Nov 2014 #106
Should the district attorney always act based on protests and riots? TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2014 #46
Agreed. WinkyDink Nov 2014 #75
No. Just no. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2014 #4
I don't think McCulloch being a "lazy ass" is the explanation, either. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #6
I agree. McCulloch wasn't a lazy ass at all. He worked *very hard* to prevent an indictment BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #7
How did he "work hard" to stay on the case? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #11
He took it to a complicit M$M who launched softball questions. Preparing bullet-points in order BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #14
Shenanigans... Oktober Nov 2014 #36
A DA works closely with the police force. There is an inherent conflict of interest and a potential JDPriestly Nov 2014 #107
A DA almost always has a close relationship with law enforcement... Oktober Nov 2014 #112
It's different when a police officer is the defendent gollygee Nov 2014 #132
Are you suggesting that every DA should step aside for any cases that involve the police? Oktober Nov 2014 #133
If the police officer is the defendant, then yes gollygee Nov 2014 #134
You have a more generous interpretation of McCulloch than I have. kwassa Nov 2014 #5
I acknowledged that McCulloch could have obtained an indictment Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #9
But we don't know that this is true. kwassa Nov 2014 #26
Well...That's what happens in trials..... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #35
Your ignorance is amazing. 99Forever Nov 2014 #60
One of the things I keep reading is that several witnesses lied, saying he was shot in the back. Voice for Peace Nov 2014 #104
Plenty of witnesses admitted in front of the grand jury that they had lied. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #144
Prosecutors present the evidence selectively ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2014 #125
Yes, he could have presented the guy who claimed to see an execution-style shooting Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #147
I read the entire Johnson testimony TexasMommaWithAHat Nov 2014 #47
Did you notice Johnson's stating that Wilson backed up right next to Johnson and Brown JDPriestly Nov 2014 #110
+100. Wilson's acts of backing up the car and opening the door warrant examination. John1956PA Nov 2014 #137
No adversarial cross-examination, no exclusion of evidence, no trial judge to keep the attorneys JDPriestly Nov 2014 #109
McCulloch being a Democrat has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with the... Spazito Nov 2014 #8
For better or worse, I would be more suspicious of racist motives if he was a Tea partier. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #10
You *do* know that his father was murdered by a Black man 50 years prior to Michael Brown's BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #18
Applying that logic.... Smarmie Doofus Nov 2014 #86
Nice defense of McCulloch...that "black females" remark is an especially nice touch, Doofus. BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #129
McCulloch is prosecuting a police assault CincyDem Nov 2014 #131
If this case doesn't prove McCulloch's personal vendetta against Blacks, nothing can. BlueCaliDem Nov 2014 #151
You do know there are racists with a (D), often referred to as Dixiecrats, ... Spazito Nov 2014 #19
Less likely, sure. But we have out racists, even here on DU. morningfog Nov 2014 #25
I dunno JustAnotherGen Nov 2014 #87
Whether it's "wrong" or not, it is incredibly naive and ridiculous Number23 Nov 2014 #103
I specifically take issue with your claim that McCulloch lacks the trust of the community. branford Nov 2014 #98
You may support him, so may others, or they used to... Spazito Nov 2014 #99
I neither support McCulloch action in the grand jury or reside in St. Louis County. branford Nov 2014 #100
You may continue to take issue with the question of "community", while ignoring the heart... Spazito Nov 2014 #130
McCulloch does not have the trust of the black community. Is that specific enough for you? kwassa Nov 2014 #154
OK.... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #138
Don't assume he's not racist TBF Nov 2014 #12
Indeed! etherealtruth Nov 2014 #16
Same here. I think he did execute Brown as an act of revenge LittleBlue Nov 2014 #15
Yep, this was un-winnable in court FLPanhandle Nov 2014 #31
Wilson could EASILY be charged for shooting at someone FROM the back... when there was uponit7771 Nov 2014 #48
Bravo for keeping a clear head and actually looking at facts Lee-Lee Nov 2014 #17
The case may have been unwinnable.... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #20
The criminal justice system can be disgracefully racist. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #23
Well.... BronxBoy Nov 2014 #30
Thanks for a really wise contribution to the discussion. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #111
Good post. 840high Nov 2014 #21
I agree but for very different reasons JonLP24 Nov 2014 #24
Yes, when I want unabashed right-wing bullshit, I cite the Washington Times. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2014 #27
I posted the story because it supported how I already felt JonLP24 Nov 2014 #45
Yes, it's so much better that the prosecutor didn't actually present his evidence jeff47 Nov 2014 #49
It is convenient for their point of view JonLP24 Nov 2014 #52
Grand juries aren't supposed to be fair to the defendant jeff47 Nov 2014 #53
I would favor getting rid of grand juries or reform the process JonLP24 Nov 2014 #55
If you get rid of grand juries, then there is no check on prosectuors jeff47 Nov 2014 #68
There is no check now JonLP24 Nov 2014 #70
There's a slight check. It's not wonderful, but it's better than no check. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2014 #71
There just is no replacement for our adversarial trial system. It is one of the greatest JDPriestly Nov 2014 #114
well...that's a really credible souce noiretextatique Nov 2014 #28
I had no idea if the source is right wing or not JonLP24 Nov 2014 #41
he used it as a defense for wilson noiretextatique Nov 2014 #43
I'd disagree JonLP24 Nov 2014 #44
You're just so precious. The point is that DAs like McCulloch don't use this KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #54
I agree JonLP24 Nov 2014 #56
Did you watch Lawrence O'Donnell's show on MSNBC discussing the terrible mistake the JDPriestly Nov 2014 #116
Someone who I mentioned somewhere else graduated from several law schools, including Yale Law JonLP24 Nov 2014 #120
this is such bullshit gollygee Nov 2014 #153
What is the surprise or confusion? The Grand Jury is a puppet of the prosecution TheKentuckian Nov 2014 #88
That is part of my criticism as well JonLP24 Nov 2014 #102
The reason that the evidence and hearing before the grand jury are kept secret is that JDPriestly Nov 2014 #115
The Washington Times is far from a credible source... Spazito Nov 2014 #32
Do you know ANYTHING about the Washington Times? nt Logical Nov 2014 #67
Other than that some of the very best DUers cite it as a source? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #92
+1 LostInAnomie Nov 2014 #101
If a story has substance, some other source can be found. Puhleese. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #117
Heads up. The Washington Times is generally very right-wing and is not a respected source JDPriestly Nov 2014 #113
sounds nice, but this is not plausible. if that were the case, then one would expect unblock Nov 2014 #29
That is it. You explained it perfectly. Rex Nov 2014 #37
particularly for prosecutors. he might have chosen party affiliation based on career prospects. unblock Nov 2014 #40
By publishing the evidence, McCulloch guaranteed that the evidence is tainted. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #118
This was not an unusual case. Wilson was given special treatment. morningfog Nov 2014 #33
Really??? BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #34
Not all of them. Rex Nov 2014 #38
They'll be here BrotherIvan Nov 2014 #39
Well said mainstreetonce Nov 2014 #81
He decided to defend Wilson, I think it is obvious at to why. Rex Nov 2014 #42
Yes or No: Did\Does probable cause exist that Darren Wilson commited a crime in KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #50
The grand jury saw all the evidence and said "no" (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #57
I'm asking you yourself for your opinion. I'm well aware of what KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #64
yes. He shot a man holding his hands up. robinlynne Nov 2014 #78
How do you know that? Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #90
Cyril Wecht, the famous medical examiner, determined it, based on the EVIDENCE. robinlynne Nov 2014 #95
Not sure if Kilgore Nov 2014 #124
How can you know? You hold a trial with at least two attorneys who argue the law and the JDPriestly Nov 2014 #119
Your OP illustrates two common and bogus notions whatchamacallit Nov 2014 #51
LOL, how often has he let the suspect testify? nt Logical Nov 2014 #58
Most of the time no defense attorney will allow the suspect to testify. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #59
Yet wilson's defense attorney had no concerns about him testifying it appears... Spazito Nov 2014 #61
This was not a typical case (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #62
LOL, you've got that right... Spazito Nov 2014 #63
So, so, so right. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #122
Which the prosecuter told the grand jury NUMEROUS time. Sound odd to you? nt Logical Nov 2014 #66
How often does a prosecutor allow a suspect to explain their side to a grand jury...... Logical Nov 2014 #65
Yes. I was shocked that he was allowed to testify or asked to testify. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #121
Unwinnable case: A case where a cop, or 1%er, is the defendant. nt Zorra Nov 2014 #69
If all of the witnesses had told a consistent story, Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #72
What percentage of cases do you think chieftain Nov 2014 #73
IIt was absolutely backed up by the forensics. robinlynne Nov 2014 #79
Nonsense Demsrule86 Nov 2014 #74
Aren't you the one who challenged me to show a DU'er who said "white privilege does not exist"? U4ikLefty Nov 2014 #76
I take it you did not see Cyril Wecht's video? simple forensics show that Brown robinlynne Nov 2014 #77
I guess I shouldn't be shocked rbrnmw Nov 2014 #80
Question mainstreetonce Nov 2014 #82
That's a good question maybe one of Legal posters could provide an acnswer rbrnmw Nov 2014 #83
"Cracker" is now a racist term. Wella Nov 2014 #84
McCulloch is a racist devil mwrguy Nov 2014 #85
Um... Try These On: WillyT Nov 2014 #89
I already acknowledged that McCulloch could have obtained an indictment if he was determined to, Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #91
And All An Indictment Does... Is Let It Go To A Jury Trial... WillyT Nov 2014 #93
That is one of the stupidest Caretha Nov 2014 #94
It's a matter of opinion. I think a jury trial would be a good thing. JDPriestly Nov 2014 #123
There is nothing partisan in this loyalsister Nov 2014 #96
Agree completely. LostInAnomie Nov 2014 #97
Are you a lawyer? JDPriestly Nov 2014 #105
It may not be the point, but it's reality Kilgore Nov 2014 #126
No prosecutor wants to be sitting in court, cringing, Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #142
Interesting opinion. Savannahmann Nov 2014 #108
I agree with you davidpdx Nov 2014 #127
Intellectually disingenuous. Feral Child Nov 2014 #128
Wow, the ignorance IHateTheGOP Nov 2014 #135
Thanks. I always welcome this kind of constructive criticism (nt) Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #148
Disagree, there was a great deal of conflicting testimony treestar Nov 2014 #136
So choosing to present an unconstitutional law to GJ and relying on this presentation for a failure lonestarnot Nov 2014 #139
I believe this issue was clarified for the grand jurors before they began their deliberations. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #146
No, it was not "clarified"... Spazito Nov 2014 #149
The only thing I agree with from this disingenuous post chieftain Nov 2014 #140
"Throwing the case" would have been simple. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #141
What's ugly is chieftain Nov 2014 #143
Several witnesses admitted to lying. Nye Bevan Nov 2014 #145
That's 3 by your count. chieftain Nov 2014 #150
Let me make it easier for you. chieftain Nov 2014 #152
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