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To: MizSterious

Does double jeopordy mean he can't be convicted of molesting that particular boy again, or anyone in general


23 posted on 06/14/2005 7:48:55 AM PDT by Asphalt (Join the NFL ping list ... All thing football ... FReepmail Asphalt to get on or off)
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To: Asphalt

D.J. means just this one boy. However, it's going to be very difficult--maybe impossible--to try him again given the outcome of this trial. Plus, states and communities seem to have limited financial resources, while even allegedly bankrupt "superstars" manage to continue coming up with millions to pay off lawyers--and perhaps witnesses. (One magazine has the Jackson defense team offering a "blank check" to the 1993 accuser, if he would agree not to testify at this trial.)


32 posted on 06/14/2005 7:54:52 AM PDT by MizSterious (First, the journalists, THEN the lawyers.)
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To: Asphalt
Does double jeopordy mean he can't be convicted of molesting that particular boy again, or anyone in general

As far as I know, double jeopardy only applies to this particular boy. If he molested someone else, and it comes out, they should be able to try him for that.

40 posted on 06/14/2005 7:59:20 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Deport them all; let Fox sort them out!)
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To: Asphalt

Double Jeopardy means that he can't be tried for the same crime more than once. He can certainly be tried for other crimes.


42 posted on 06/14/2005 8:00:02 AM PDT by LIConFem (A fronte praecipitium, a tergo lupi.)
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