Cutting to the chase here, I can see right now that the prosecution’s only hope and, in fact, entire case, is going to be made in the closing arguments.
And it will come down to this, “If you don’t convict, the streets will explode and it will be your fault.”
I do not know how they will get that message across, but that’s going to be it. Guaranteed.
[[And it will come down to this, “If you don’t convict, the streets will explode and it will be your fault.”]]
And sadly that is the whole truth of hte matter- if he’s foudn not guilty, he’s in serious trouble when htey release him - there is so much black hatred for him that he doesn’t stand a chance even if he’s foudn innocent- nothign short of a death sentance will placate the crowd I’m afraid
Sadly that might just be enough for a conviction. It takes special kind of principled person to look past the threats of violence, and politics of this case and even their family’s own safety and give a full acquittal.