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I'm actually really glad the Defense team did what they did in terms of damage control as you put it. It was a weak argument, but it was the only one they've got really...and I think it is important to head off an ineffective assistance of counsel arguments at the appellate level depending on what happens in the future with this case.IMO it’s not so much the words he said as how the defence abruptly reacted in an attempt to undertake damage control, by creating a lot of smoke and mirrors in order to present an excuse for his admissions - a breakdown in his mental health caused by alleged poor conditions at Westville. Their attempt to mitigate proved unsuccessful, however valiant the defensive effort as it did attract attention.
But time will tell if/when the case goes to trial. It’s said a good defence team will never allow a client to plead guilty before they’ve thoroughly scrutinized and received all discovery.
The current silence surrounding this case could be significant if not meaningless. Regardless, considering all the chatter prior to an arrest, it’s now gone the opposite direction. JMO
No matter how anyone feels about his innocence/guilt, having a strong defense team is good for both sides...because if he is guilty, the last thing the family and community in this case needs is to go through a trial more than once because of a conviction getting reversed on appeal for whatever reason.
IMO it is silent likely because both sides are working in the background on discovery and evaluating the evidence...and talking to potential experts.
JMO
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