I believe that there's typically not even a defense presentation in grand jury proceedings.
It's rare that I feel proud of my fellow Americans, but this is one of those times.
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How does a 1000$ in damage warrant a felony charge? I would have assumed the charges to be vandalism and misdemeanor offense.
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Investigators, according to WKRC-TV in Cincinnati, identified Morelock after obtaining surveillance footage from other cameras near the scene as well as information linked to a credit card and a customer rewards account.
Was the rewards program worth saving $0.50 on your last purchase if they try to help put you in jail?
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Prosecutor will just refile. No double jeopardy in the grand jury.
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Yeah, grand juries usually rubber stamp whatever the prosecutor wants to do. It's nice to come across one of those rare instances they actually do what they were created for.
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When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty.
Good
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Cause he did nothing wrong
$1k in damages is a felony and this needed a grand jury??
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