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To: Cyber Liberty
I don’t see an appeals court simply turning Zimmerman loose because of procedural errors, no matter how grievous.

If a prosecutor or judge could force a mistrial any time a case wasn't going his way, and get a free do-over, double jeopardy would be pretty meaningless. If defense misconduct or unforeseen circumstances (including a hung jury) cause a mistrial, that's one thing. If, however, a mistrial is a result of prosecutorial or judicial misconduct, however, I don't see any legitimate basis for retrial.

2,773 posted on 07/11/2013 8:03:10 PM PDT by supercat (Renounce Covetousness.)
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To: supercat

Greta just went off on the east coast and BORe came on with Geraldo. Before I grabbed the remote I hear Geraldo rambling about how the prosecution overcharged...blah, blah. I cannot believe my ears.


2,774 posted on 07/11/2013 8:08:13 PM PDT by tioga
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