• Rivalarrival@lemmy.today
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      2 days ago

      If you want a trial, you have to plead not guilty. Otherwise, it just goes to sentencing, which would be done in a few weeks.

      Pleading not guilty, he’ll be in the news every couple weeks, inspiring universal healthcare legislation, candidates, and/or copycats.

    • Delphia@lemmy.world
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      Because he has more to say.

      If he was trying to genuinely get away with it, he would have destroyed the gun, not written the manifesto, worn a disguise…

      • Master@lemm.ee
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        Unless that is all fabricated evidence. Im not even trying to meme here. Some of the “facts” and evidence about this case are odd and suspicious.

    • ImplyingImplications
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      He could want to take the stand and give a speech that will remain a public document forever

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        If he didn’t do it, he’s a hero for enduring the bullshit the state is throwing at him.