From: jethro_uk@hotmailbin.com 
  
 On Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:06:01 +0100, billy bookcase wrote: 
  
 > "Jethro_uk"  wrote in message 
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 >> On Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:29:18 +0100, billy bookcase wrote: 
 >> 
 >> 
 >>> "The Todal"  wrote in message 
 >>> news:mg9b7tF2tvdU1@mid.individual.net... 
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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". 
 > 
 > She wouldn't need 12. Only 3 
  
 For a mistrial ? 
  
 You are aware that failing to reach a verdict is not "Not guilty" ? 
  
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