Its common enough for a defendant everyone knew was guilty being hugged and shit by their attorney but I wonder if its documented or discussed at s higher level about the “genuine” tearful relieved verdicts

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    17 days ago

    Right enough but this is a peripheral observation. I get the clarification and I’m not opposed to your conclusion

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      17 days ago

      People can cry from relief or grief of the situation. As the anticipation of a verdict is delivered grows, the cathartic moment does also. Its nothing to do with who is right or wrong.

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        17 days ago

        And conversely, someone who, either through general disposition, trauma, or other causes, shows little emotion at a verdict doesn’t somehow deserve that verdict less because of a limited reaction.