I think you're right that in this instance, [alone that I can remember], publicity has benefited the prosecution, not the defense. I think it must reflect the overall trend in the media, [led by FOXNews], that both sides of an issue gets sympathetic airtime.
My Aunt in PA, called me this morning. Now she has not been watching the trial, and knows very little about DW, except what she has seen "reported".
"It looks BAD for your boy, DW.." she said to me.
Propoganda machine is working. Thank you, Judge MUDD..you've made San Diego LE proud to call you one of their own.
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