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Knowing about a crime that’s about to happen and not reporting it, isn’t a crime.
It’s morally and ethically repugnant, but nothing more.
ETA: The fact that Chris Spargo is a “journalist,” should inspire people to follow their dreams. You can accomplish anything if you try hard enough, even if you completely suck.
Didn't the friend advise her to stay out of it? I guess that puts her squarely out of any conspiracy.
However, a civil suit can be filed by anyone. I'd love to see one filed in this case against the friend and the law firm who knew the potential for harm that could occur. It would probably get thrown out of court, but making them dance a little and giving them the ugly publicity would be worth it. File a wrongful death suit against the whole lot of them and let the friend scramble to pay for an attorney to defend her, no matter how brief the lawsuit (and maybe it would take a few months...or years...to get herself severed from that lawsuit).
"The prosecution told the court they believe Sheila Frazee has information about evidence destruction, that she found a weapon they allege has to do with the murder solicitation charge and that she could provide a motive for the murder.
After discussing the situation with attorneys in private and reviewing case law, Sells ruled "this is not the time and place" to call Sheila Frazee to testify, adding that he thought she had "valid concerns" about the Fifth Amendment."
Investigator: Colorado man beat fiancee to death with baseball bat, burned her body
An old article, but a good one. One of many that covers what Ma's testimony is likely to cover.
Sure, she has valid concerns, but let her get on the stand and take the fifth in front of the jury. For about 20 questions.