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Re:A man spent a year in jail on murder charge that hinged o... by x86_64Ubuntu on Sunday August 22, 2021 @02:15PM (#28267970)
A lot of times, people have to waive their right to a speedy trial. Apparently, in some districts they don't like it when the accused doesn't waive their right, so much that the defense attorney will get assaulted by the judge.

https://youtu.be/jAv1QUkHFSY?t=397

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Re:A man spent a year in jail on murder charge that hinged o... by ransom1538 on Sunday August 22, 2021 @02:34PM (#28268153)
This. "Michael Williams, 65, who denied any wrongdoing, sat in jail for 11 months awaiting trial for allegedly killing Safarian Herring, 25."

Do not waive a speedy trial ever. The judge will want you to, your attorney will want you to ($), the DA will want you to. Tell them to go fuck themselves.

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Re:A man spent a year in jail on murder charge that hinged o... by shadilay on Sunday August 22, 2021 @05:33PM (#28269853)
'Florida Judge'
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