[Ajnin]

One of the key elements of this case that has been overlooked is Compean’s statement that he did a “magazine exchange.” There would have been absolutely no reason for Compean to do a magazine exchange unless he was under extreme duress. It’s unfortunate that the defense didn’t have somebdoy like Massad Ayoob.

[1rudeboy]

I'll say he was under extreme duress. Can you imagine how he felt after firing, what, fourteen shots at Aldrete-Davila to no effect? He probably was thinking Aldrete-Davila was Superman.

And then Ramos chances along, fires once, and hits.

[calcowgirl]

One of the key elements of this case that has been overlooked is Compean’s statement that he did a “magazine exchange.” There would have been absolutely no reason for Compean to do a magazine exchange unless he was under extreme duress.

I remember you (or someone) mentioning that earlier on the thread.
I think you meant distress(?)--if so, I agree with you.
I do think Compean feared for his life.

[Bob J]

“There would have been absolutely no reason for Compean to do a magazine exchange unless he was under extreme duress.”

Or having fun.

[AndrewC]

One of the key elements of this case that has been overlooked is Compean’s statement that he did a “magazine exchange.”

Right. The fact that he fired a fusillade is also indication of his duress.

I know that you are probably trained on breath control and squeezing the trigger. I was.