I'm only sure about what I read in the lead MSNBC article 30 minutes ago. It said the prisoner was not in cuffs or leg irons because the judge thought that would "prejudice the jury."
That's right. The jury would presume him guilty. Pathetic. I hope they blow his ass away!
That is what judge Napolitan said as well. And Nancy Grace was on, her voice terrible stressed who said she's been in courtroom where there have been 30-50 people accused of violent crimes and none of them shackled. The perp of these killings once tried to smuggle a large knife into the courtroom in his shoe. Time for some courtroom changes.