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It's a complicated case. Daniel told friends on social media he was gonna kill protesters if they messed with him.

That painted a picture that he was out to provoke a protestor.

I honestly can see why a jury convicted him.

At the same time, the protestor pointed a gun at his window.

This wasn't a self defense case. It was a stand your ground castle doctrine.

He didn't approach the protestor . He was in his car the protestor approached him

People say all kinds of stupid stuff on social media throughout their lives.

Ones shit post shouldn't be used to convict someone.

So I too would pardon him.
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KentuckyChicken 1y ago

I also think they waited a year to pardon him because he seemed to be out looking for trouble.

He probably did deserve at least a year in jail imo. If he indeed purposely drove around protestors to antagonize them.

But to pardon him also sends a strong message that rioters will not be protected.

That will really help keep law and order in the 2024 election if Trump wins.

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James A Lewis 1y ago

Yeah, bragging on socials about his plans is a really bad look. I actually didn't know about that. I'd say it definitely deserved to be corrected. It's a weird case, for sure.

I guess the lesson is "Don't provoke rioters, but stand your ground if they come regardless."

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KentuckyChicken 1y ago

That's a good lesson. But for me the number one lesson is shut the fuck up.

Don't say anything with your real name. Don't say anything that a court can subpoena easily.

One day you (figurative you) may be in a self defense position where all your text and Facebook messages will be read to a jury of twelve when deciding if you are guilty or not.

Even a completely innocent man will look guilty if every bad thing he's ever said or done is shown in a 12 font 2 page word document.