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Ocelot II

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41. Exactly. If Thompson had been an executive of some obscure company,

Tue Apr 1, 2025, 02:01 PM

Apr 2025

or just some ordinary guy, and he'd been shot by some random criminal, said criminal would be prosecuted in the state court system and given a very long sentence, if not life. The shooter would not be prosecuted in the federal system or face the death penalty if the state didn't have it.

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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Mangione, Bondi Says [View all] Coventina Apr 2025 OP

The death penalty is appropriate for first-degree murder Bonx Apr 2025 #1

I am always and forever against the DP. Coventina Apr 2025 #3

I'm not sure those who have been wrongly convicted Disaffected Apr 2025 #5

abolish the death penalty WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #7

The death penalty is revenge, not punishment. flvegan Apr 2025 #16

The death penalty isn't appropriate for anything, ever. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #19

Post removed Post removed Apr 2025 #20

Not me. I always thought killing Thompson was absolutely wrong Ocelot II Apr 2025 #21

No it's not edhopper Apr 2025 #24

How about murdering school children? Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #25

agreed... some things justify it. WarGamer Apr 2025 #30

The state should NOT have the power to take life. lastlib Apr 2025 #40

I submit it is inappropriate in all cases. nt Gore1FL Apr 2025 #45

That should make Brian Thompson feel good. Turbineguy Apr 2025 #2

He was murdered. He's feeling nothing. Bonx Apr 2025 #6

He caused deaths and ruined people's lives. Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #9

Just like the CEO of just about ANY Corporation right? WarGamer Apr 2025 #33

They profile as serial killers Blue Full Moon Apr 2025 #35

Even if ForgedCrank Apr 2025 #38

Hmm, looks like any first degree murder is potentially subject to the death penalty under federal law unblock Apr 2025 #4

I thought this was being prosecuted at the state level? Buckeyeblue Apr 2025 #8

Luigi is facing 11 state charges in NY, including 1st-degree murder and murder as a crime of terrorism. sop Apr 2025 #10

New York does not have the death penalty. Emile Apr 2025 #11

It does for certain federal crimes. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #14

The state doesn't. H2O Man Apr 2025 #39

But, what if it turns out Thompson was "woke"? doubleplusgood Apr 2025 #12

Making America Bloodthirsty Again Ping Tung Apr 2025 #13

That's an epitaph for the United States. yardwork Apr 2025 #15

Basically means you have a right to self defense...but just don't lose your shit. harumph Apr 2025 #27

no "again" about it -- always has been WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2025 #32

I know a guy who shot and killed his wife Emile Apr 2025 #17

The jury has to unanimously agree to the imposition of the death penalty. Jim__ Apr 2025 #18

If the Jury pool walks the streets you might be surprised. WarGamer Apr 2025 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Kingofalldems Apr 2025 #34

So, why help Putin, Pam? Kid Berwyn Apr 2025 #22

Only because he killed a CEO alarimer Apr 2025 #23

Yes mvd Apr 2025 #37

Exactly. If Thompson had been an executive of some obscure company, Ocelot II Apr 2025 #41

Of course Trump wants this, the kid scares him and those just like him. Passages Apr 2025 #26

Increasing the chance for jury nullification Arazi Apr 2025 #28

Luigi and OJ WarGamer Apr 2025 #29

By all ForgedCrank Apr 2025 #36

There are a lot of terrible people in prison who have been convicted Ocelot II Apr 2025 #42

What's your point? ForgedCrank Apr 2025 #43

My point is that Luigi shouldn't get the death penalty because nobody should. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #44