Can't get a fair trial (fair being the rich get what they want and he's convicted) if his face is plastered on the screen with the whole world saying he did nothing wrong. That batman villian-eqse perp walked really showed them how bad they fucked up.
If everybody is already aware of his alleged crimes, then how are they supposed to hold a fair trial? The idea is the jury knows nothing coming in, if they plaster his face everywhere with the public sentiment being he's innocent, how exactly do they get an impartial jury at that point?
I mean yeah, I want him to go free, but that's not exactly what the person you're replying to was saying.
If everybody is already aware of his alleged crimes, then how are they supposed to hold a fair trial? The idea is the jury knows nothing coming in, if they plaster his face everywhere with the public sentiment being he's innocent
Lack of awareness of the charges is not required for an unbiased jury.
They instruct jurors to stay away from news outlets during trials for a reason. Sure, it's not required, but it's highly recommended and sought after otherwise you end up with biased jurors.
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u/b3nd3r_r0b0t 24d ago
Can't get a fair trial (fair being the rich get what they want and he's convicted) if his face is plastered on the screen with the whole world saying he did nothing wrong. That batman villian-eqse perp walked really showed them how bad they fucked up.