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Jury acquits Iraq war veteran of shooting into crowd, injuring 2

cs9c1

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longwatch wrote:
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/06/29/prosecutor_tells_jury_marine_shouldnt_get_points_for_service/

When I first heard this story I figured this guy was done being a free man. Apparently the jury thought he was in fear enough for his and his familys life.
I think he got lucky, but I can understand how he could have felt. I was living in a rough part of Richmond, and a few days after my car was vandalized I had abrick come in through my back window of the house. I was chastised by the police for having my pistol in a holster on my hip when they got their. I told them I'm sorry if they felt that way, but I was going to defend my family. I cant remember what else theysaid, because Iwas just wanting a police report number and not listening to their"Safety speech".
 

VAopencarry

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He probably shouldn't have done it..... Doesn't sound like he was trying to hurt anyone but was concerned about the mob scene outside his home and business. Personally I have zero tolerance for loud drunken unruly mobs, he could have opened up with an M60 for all I care.:D
 
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