[NeonKnight]

There'll be a court trial.

I don't believe that has to be the case. I may be wrong, but can't a judge simply dismiss the charges at any time? I know the DA can, though this one probably won't, regardless of the evidence.

[Warren_Piece]

I don't believe that has to be the case. I may be wrong, but can't a judge simply dismiss the charges at any time?

I'm afraid there's too much pressure from "the community", and this thing has taken on a life of its own.

With all due respect to LocomotiveBreath:

Old Charlie stole the handle and
The train won't stop going--
No way to slow down.

No way to slow down

[Alia]

I may be mistaken; but I think that bringing this to a grand jury nullifies a judge "tossing" the case. It's got to be "heard" now. Both sides have to bring their "evidence".

Hoping a legal type will more substantively clarify this...