From: billy@anon.com 
  
 "Jethro_uk"  wrote in message 
 news:107pp4i$1d7qn$32@dont-email.me... 
 > On Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:06:01 +0100, billy bookcase wrote: 
 > 
 >> "Jethro_uk"  wrote in message 
 >> news:107pi8a$1d7qn$29@dont-email.me... 
 >>> On Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:29:18 +0100, billy bookcase wrote: 
 >>> 
 >>> 
 >>>> "The Todal"  wrote in message 
 >>>> news:mg9b7tF2tvdU1@mid.individual.net... 
 >>>>> [quoted text muted] 
 >>>> 
 >>>> Neverthelees it does make you wonder about the quality of the advice 
 >>>> she was given, if only by the duty solicitor. 
 >>> 
 >>> I think the fact she had a history of making inflammatory postings 
 >>> would have been highlighted to her as undermining a "moment of madness" 
 >>> defence. Whereas the acquitted ex councillor (presumably) either had no 
 >>> history, or was smarter in making sure he didn't leave a trail similar 
 >>> behaviour in his wake. 
 >>> 
 >>> Also, despite the rhetoric, I suspect she knew that 12 people on a jury 
 >>> would not "back her". 
 >> 
 >> She wouldn't need 12. Only 3 
 > 
 > For a mistrial ? 
  
 Er yes. 
 > 
 > You are aware that failing to reach a verdict is not "Not guilty" ? 
  
 Er yes. 
  
 It isn't "guilty" though either, is it ? 
  
  
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