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SomewhereInTheMiddle

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8. That was my first question too...

Reply to niyad (Reply #4)

Tue Mar 10, 2026, 02:01 AM

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Why so long? I assume there are a lot of factors the judge has to consider, but could she have been doing that (or a clerk could have) during the trial? It just seems too long.

Will they be held in jail awaiting sentencing? If not, how do they make sure the guys won't flee? Loosing bail seems like a good deal for them to avoid life in prison.

Confused rather than assuming malice or systemic favor for the wealthy. But damn ...

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