[PapaBear3625]

The defense would not make a motion to dismiss, but a motion for a directed verdict, that would be a not guilty verdict and would stop double jeopardy. However, would not prevent a civil which, BTW, I think is double jeopardy.

If the jury produces a verdict of "Not guilty - self defense", then that should stop anybody from being able to file a civil suit at the state level. However, some imaginative lawyer may be able to figure out a way to file a federal suit on "civil rights" grounds.

[Elle Bee]

don't you think Holder's DOJ has a federal civil rights suit ready to file? ... his boss has already chimed in

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[SeaHawkFan]

Actually, a not guilty verdict has not legal implication for a civil lawsuit because the standard of proof is different

If what you want was reality, O.J. Simpson would not have been sued by the Goldman family. You certainly would not have wanted that result.

[calex59]

If the jury produces a verdict of "Not guilty - self defense", then that should stop anybody from being able to file a civil suit at the state level. However, some imaginative lawyer may be able to figure out a way to file a federal suit on "civil rights" grounds.

True, that is exactly what happened in the Rodney King case. Cops found not guilty led to a new fed trial of violating his civil rights, which is still double jeopardy but they(the feds)were allowed to get away with it. Surpeme court should have overturned it but never did.