Topic: Acquittal

Hoppy Heidelberg suggests that an acquittal in the Denver trial of Timothy Mcveigh might benefit government interests more than a conviction. He argues that a failed prosecution could be used to justify reinstating provisions of a military bill that were previously cancelled. Heidelberg concludes that the American justice system is choreographed and that the public bears responsibility for allowing government overreach.

A defense attorney confirmed the jury's decision to acquit Mike Hanson rather than simply "getting him off" the charges. Post-trial discussions revealed that while one juror initially held out for a guilty verdict, the rest of the panel persuaded them to vote for acquittal. Hanson also inquired about the recovery of his one-thousand-dollar bond following the verdict.