[FredZarguna]

No they don't. If you read the story it's pretty clear that they are entirely skeptical of the defense's ability to mount a serious case that this is anything other than what it appears to be.

This guy is in very serious trouble.

[Coronal]

It’s not like they’ll say “Our guy is guilty as sin. Hang him”.

[moehoward]

"This guy is in very serious trouble. "

At this point it's all about trying to get this down to a manslaughter plea, and they can probably get there. This stupid, stupid cop, wife's home pregnant, and he pulls this stunt.