Is a bench trial in Durham going to be any better than a jury?
What judge in Durham is going to risk the wrath of the NBBP and the black establishment in Durham and declare the players not guilty? Or dismiss the case, and risk a riot?
(Pontius Pilate is always the role model for judges in that kind of situation.)
I would think that 12 idiots would be more trustworthy than one corrupt judge. Just my opinion. On the other hand, if I knew the judge was trustworthy, I would prefer him/her to the 12 idiots. I don't personally know any judges in Durham County, nor do I want to. Some other participants on this forum are likely the ones who could answer that.