You're a smart guy who likes to win. I know you'd do the same thing.
Hack away at the base of support for the accused through a drumbeat of guilt in the media. Make the accused feel that their situation is hopeless. Get their wives and parents to a point where all they can think about is the maximum sentence.
Not such an unusual way to get a plea, wouldn't you say?
Is Bad Mojo > or = Psy-ops?