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To: ellery
I'm not judging her -- I'm just trying to identify facts on both sides that a jury might find prejudicial. Given that a standard tactic in cases like this is to portray the accuser as a fame-seeking nutjob, the American Idol audition (if indeed that did happen - at this point, we really don't know) will play into the defense's hands. Do you disagree?

I know that wasn't directed at me, but actually, I do disagree. There must have been thousands of people who tried out for American Idol, at the very least. I don't see any relevance to the case at all, and I will be a little surprised if it is allowed into the trial. If it is, I hope the jury gives it little weight, because I don't see how it applies.

437 posted on 08/06/2003 7:09:16 PM PDT by Brandon
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To: Brandon
If I were on the jury, I personally wouldn't consider it relevant, either. However, I can see how some defense attorneys could use it to convince at least one juror of reasonable doubt.
449 posted on 08/06/2003 8:16:43 PM PDT by ellery
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