Raymond’s previous attorney, Joseph Long, argued at trial that Raymond was in the “crosshairs” of a culture war, and accused District Attorney Collin Sims of being “woke.”

Woah, that’s a strong argument, my man. Against a dude who more or less tortures kids (it’s been a while since I read about the charges and I didn’t complete this article, as I was only interested in learning the new sentencing date, Dec 2). Set the man free! /s

  • Cyv_@lemmy.blahaj.zone
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    10
    ·
    10 days ago

    “Culture war” and “woke” is just code for “won’t let me be an unmitigated shithead and that hurts my fee fees”

  • yesman@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    6
    ·
    10 days ago

    “Sims treats everyone as if they are guilty until proven innocent and he is willing to manipulate the judicial system in order to pressure a defendant into accepting an unjust plea bargain.”

    Not only is this normal and acceptable behavior in our legal system, but the system would collapse without it.

    • kn33@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      4
      ·
      10 days ago

      Right? Like, there’s one person who’s supposed to treat someone as if they’re guilty prior to a verdict being delivered and that’s the DA