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TrudyML


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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
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I don't think that's the right verdict.

 So it is ripe for successful appeal. First, you need to read the text messages she sent him.  One was when he was doing it and got out of the car because it was starting to work.  He got out and texted her that he was scared because it was working and she told him to get back in the car and do it.  Then she texted a friend after that and said "I am responsible for his death, I told him to get back in the car".

 

Second: But the judge used a case from Worcester Ma (HI Trudy) about a fire in an abandoned building where two homeless people were known to live.  6 firefighters died in that fire trying to save the couple, the homeless couple inadvertently started the fire and ran from the building but didn't call for help even though they had a cell phone. They were tried for invol manslaughter and were acquitted on appeal.  So not sure why the judge used that guilty verdict in the original trial as precedence. 

Hi!  Ah, the Worcester 6.  All I hear about every day! 



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believe this was a compromise verdict--the woman's INTENT was made pretty clear by her own words--overall, a good decision by the judge





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burns07 wrote:


believe this was a compromise verdict--the woman's INTENT was made pretty clear by her own words--overall, a good decision by the judge



 But it was just words which is why he let her free while the appeal process is on going.  Judge knows the verdict will be thrown out.



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I hate that she is free until her appeal process is pending. She needs to serve her time and be done with it.

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I don't think it should have made it passed the ADA's desk.

He got out. He chose to get back in.

His actions resulted in his death.

Personal responsibility trumps a text.

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I....well legalities aside I dont understand why this girl is not just consumed with guilt. I dont think I could live with myself if I thought my actions caused someone else to harm themself.

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lilyofcourse wrote:

I don't think it should have made it passed the ADA's desk.

He got out. He chose to get back in.

His actions resulted in his death.

Personal responsibility trumps a text.

 Yep.  He didn't even have to read the texts in the first place. 



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backpacker365 wrote:

I....well legalities aside I dont understand why this girl is not just consumed with guilt. I dont think I could live with myself if I thought my actions caused someone else to harm themself.

 She has mental issues herself.



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