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Originally Posted by justinsain
You know what would have been fun to watch, Casey Anthony defend herself if the law was reversed and you are guilty unless proven innocent and the burden to do so is placed on the defendant.
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As much as you and I share some of the same strong opinions about the verdict, I wouldn't want to change our justice system and flip flop the burden of proof.
There were lesser charges they could have brought against her but the state chose to go all or nothing on murder. Hindsights 20/20.
I thought the prosecution made a strong case but because I can't erase the details known that weren't presented in the trial from my memory I can't view the evidence as it was presented objectively. That said, even in my own limited experience dealing with the DA's office I saw them drop the ball and break some pretty basic unspoken rules.
It fucking blows but it is what it is. Most likely she will never live the "Bella Vita", even now her 15 minutes of infamy are fading, people are moving on. I'm just crossing my fingers Baez holds out too long and the deals drop back down to the 5 figure range.