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In response to "Well, it was a bullshit verdict. -- nm" by IrishStephen

I thought that but the bullet hit the ground first, evidence showed it hit the near the shooter and then ricocheted to the victim.

Posted by Bacon (aka redmond) Nov 30 '17, 19:07

That does seem to suggest accidental discharge.

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yah, that was the thing. it was a ricochet that traveled some distance before it hit her. - b., merry and bright Nov 30, 19:14 2
- And what about the BLM ranger that had it stolen in the first place - was he disciplined? -- nm - Meg Nov 30, 19:21 1
  - he wasn't disciplined. this reminded me that I meant to look-up if he ever explained why the gun was loaded... nm but: -- (link) - b., merry and bright Nov 30, 19:27
He admitted to firing it on purpose, supposedly aiming for a seal, during his interrogation. Based on his own confession, that's at least involuntary - IrishStephen Nov 30, 19:12 2
- there's a lot to question in the confession, even a half-decent lawyer could throw a tonne of doubt on it. -- nm - mafic Nov 30, 20:34
- I could see that verdict. There must be more there that I don't know about. Six days of deliberations, do not a slam dunker it seams. -- nm - Bacon Nov 30, 19:19

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