Posted on 05/16/2018 12:06:07 PM PDT by deplorableindc
Four men accused of participating in a chaotic anti-capitalism march during President Trumps inauguration went on trial Wednesday, facing possible decades behind bars for their alleged role in a window-smashing spree that ended in a mass arrest.
The men were arrested alongside about 230 other people on January 20, 2017, several blocks north of Trumps inaugural parade route, after police cornered largely black-clad participants, journalists, and legal observers on a downtown street corner.
Three of the defendants allegedly took a direct role in vandalism, and another allegedly knew of plans for mayhem. Defense attorneys claimed mistaken identity and collective punishment during opening arguments, and said police used unnecessary violence.
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Nothing will happen to them. These deadbeats will have the best lawyers in town, paid for by the Democrats.
NO.....truly NO
Sounds about right to me
Virtually no chance for any convictions. All it takes is 1 Never Trumper out of 12 and it’s either not guilty or hung jury. And D.C. is about 90% Never Trumpers so the jury pool is going to be hopeless for the prosecution.
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