From: jethro_uk@hotmailbin.com 
  
 On Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:29:18 +0100, billy bookcase wrote: 
  
  
 > "The Todal"  wrote in message 
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 > 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". 
  
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