After reading that, I can see why it was a jury trial. I wouldn't mind betting that was deliberate as it offered an opportunity for the result they got.I agree but it’s an odd way of accepting local ideas of justice. It wouldn’t work for violence or thieving because a mistrial would be called but……
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If the tw@ts had been up in front of magistrates. They'd have undoubtedly been convicted.
It appears to be yet another prime example of unjustifiable protection for the far left!