As I watched the Conrad Murray verdict yesterday, I couldn't help but think of the FCA fiasco. You know, I don't want to turn this into an argument for guilt or innocence of CM (for what's it's worth, he's at least partially responsible for the death and should never practise medicine). I couldn't help but think, if I was on the jury, knowing what I know now about the FCA trial and jury backlash..... What would I do? I have three small children, that is my priority. At any rate, I personally saw "reasonable doubt" about CM being convicted. From a legal standpoint, I may not have handed down a G verdict. But, what if I didn't? Do I want to throw my reputation down the crapper? I guess in the end, I would have said to hell with the legalities of the case, what CM did deserved punishment even though philosophically I can see reasonable doubt cause he has a great attorney. In the end, I would have voted guilty just to quell the public anger at me and my family. Another great legacy that creature FCA left with me...... I'm left wondering if I have any faith in the justice system. CM had less evidence toward guilt, yet he was taken to jail. Fear from the jury? Plans on making it rich and becoming an american "hero" for bringing down CM. I just don't know anymore. I just don't know.