[rogue yam]

If it turns out that they are innocent, there is going to be hell to pay.

I disagree. If it turns out they are innocent, there will be a last brief round of condemnation of white people, and then the story will disappear.

[Howlin]

I think I misspoke; I should have said when it is announced that they are innocent and/or no charges will be filed, all hell is going to break loose.