Actually they found him "liable". My understanding is that the standard in a civil case is "the preponderance of the evidence", while in a criminal case the standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt".
Correct. Think of it as 50.1% vs. 98%.
Actually they found him "liable". My understanding is that the standard in a civil case is "the preponderance of the evidence", while in a criminal case the standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt".
I know it’s off topic and perhaps uninteresting. I think it is very likely OJ did it. I don’t think the jury was wrong. I think the prosecution presented a terrible case.Correct. Think of it as 50.1% vs. 98%.
That is actually news to me, but it makes things worse.
First, if it isn’t supposed to be able to fire, then it should have been an inert prop.
Second, there was nothing preventing Baldwin from cycling the revolver, pointing at the ground.
Third, I understand that hindsight is easy, but that same effing gun has recently been used with live rounds. If the cartridges were supposed to be inert, there was no reason not to test them.
I’m not claiming murder. I’m not advocating jail time. I’m asserting a system wide failure to take reasonable precautions.
Starting with no live rounds on the set.
over half of America doesn’t think Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK.
Training with live rounds implies safety training.It was said that live rounds are brought in to train actors prior to shooting for them to learn the real action of guns.
That probably won’t work, because those live rounds are not elements of the case. The only thing in dispute is Baldwin’s state of mind.There seems to be some "Evidence Tampering" going on!
The live rounds from the set were misplaced by prosecution or someone, also they were not sent to FBI (commonly) to be checked. As a result, the defence couldn't get their hands on them.
The defence is trying to dismiss the case based on those facts.
That was a bad look.There seems to be some "Evidence Tampering" going on!
The live rounds from the set were misplaced by prosecution or someone, also they were not sent to FBI (commonly) to be checked. As a result, the defence couldn't get their hands on them.
The gun itself has also been destroyed! highly unusual . . .
The defence is trying to dismiss the case based on those facts.
No. Not that it mattersTraining with live rounds implies safety training.
Did not expect that.Criminal case dismissed.
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Judge dismisses involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer agreed the prosecution had suppressed evidence and the trial could not continue.www.nbcnews.com
WowoowwzerZzzzz. Good for Baldwin...Criminal case dismissed.
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Judge dismisses involuntary manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin in 'Rust' shooting
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer agreed the prosecution had suppressed evidence and the trial could not continue.www.nbcnews.com
Good!dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be brought again.
Mostly the prosecutors, who should be fired.I was going to post yesterday that there is another negligent party and that is the Albuquerque prosecutors office and police department.
Once the road is closed, then it is up to the insurance companies of the Film Company and the individuals (and perhaps their families.Ironically when making movies we often close down streets and stunt drivers break all sorts of traffic laws.
Should the cops be standing by to give them tickets? Should they file police reports for each crash?
Yeah, this did not go well for them.I was going to post yesterday that there is another negligent party and that is the Albuquerque prosecutors office and police department.