Steven Murphy

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

I haven’t read the opinion or dissent yet. I don’t want to until Ithink about the issue untouched by the facts of the case. I’m curious for your opinion.

My initial thought is that the majority is right. The defendant is entitled to a trial by a jury of his peers. I believe that in a criminal trial a judge can overrule a jury verdict and enter a judgement of acquittal. But a judge can never overrule a jury and enter a judgement of guilty.

I see two problems with allowing improper evidence and then having the guilty verdict stand.

First, I think it’s improper for Alito to conclude that there is overwhelming evidence of guilt. That’s the jury job. Not the judges. The judge can rule that there is insufficient evidence to find the defendant guilty, but not the other way around. That’s essentially what Alito is doing here. The jury decides when the reasonable doubt threshold is passed, not Alito. So it’s improper for him to opine and say the line was crossed.

Second, permitting improper evidence taints the entire process. Confidence in the system is of paramount importance. For example, judges don’t recuse themselves for conflict of interest. They recuse themselves for appearance of conflict of interest. (Regardless of whether the conflict is real or not). The public must have confidence. If you permit improper evidence then reasonable people may question the jury’s verdict. Additionally, reasonable people might question whether prosecutors play a gain and push the envelope.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@FordJohnathan5 Fauci can’t sue because it’s all true. Fauci will go down in history as a super villain.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@TheRickWilson You’re a horrible human being. The horrors committed by Fauci are documented and you still refuse to believe. Your mental illness has no bounds.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@EWess92 You’re doing great work

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@JohnCleese What do you mean by “class”? Do you mean that your way is the only way? Was it “class” when Biden had topless women walking around the White House lawn in front of children?

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

Every black (and mother of every color) should tell her son not to bring a knife to a track meet. Every mother should tell their child not to go into someone else’s space when not invited. Every mother should tell when in that situation, get up and walk out instead of making threatening comments while holding a knife.

You’re supposed to be a reverend. Well if you are, preach responsibility and values. And tell you congregants not to bring knives to track meets. And tell them not to stab people who want them to leave from someplace they’re not supposed to be.

And finally, stop the race hustle bill shit. Almost everyone sees through it now. This wasn’t about race. This was about Karmelo being someplace he wasn’t supposed to be, refusing to leave when asked, and then stabbing someone and murdering them when approached. You can’t possibly be commending Karmelo’s actions.

Btw - He didn’t even take the stand to argue that he felt threatened. He didn’t even do that. So don’t give me some crap know about that when Karmelo didn’t stand up and say it.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@goingbungus I’m just going to cast my vote here: Matthew - you’re an idiot!

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

Stop race hustling. This wasn’t about race. He stabbed someone and admitted in. He didn’t even take the stand to argue self defense. How is he going to claim it’s self defense when he won’t even get in the stand and say that he feared for his life. Karmelo had a chance to say that. But he didn’t. So he’s guilty. And you can’t put those words in his mouth now. So stop trying to make this about race when it’s about him murdering someone.

Btw - He brought a knife to a track meet!

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@HansMokeNiemann Don’t get all sanctimonious now Hans. Just shut up and play chess.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@cutiieepie6 Yes, I voted for the Department of Education to be dismantled. It’s progressing but not fast enough.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@TaraSetmayer I’m a New Yorker and I love Trump

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@acnewsitics Obama had a friendly media and he was a smooth liar

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@BernieSanders Which of your three homes are you sending this from?

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@anon9237947 @mitchjackson He has. And don’t be naive. If you cared to find out, you could look and see lots of evidence. You don’t want to look. He’s right and he’s been right. How much evidence would Welker have permitted him to show? Zero! The liberal producers would be screaming her ear.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

You’re an idiot!

If you don’t understand that the method that California employs makes cheating easy then you are hopeless.

How can you possibly support their method?

Since you’re clearly so intelligent, it should be easy for you to understand the importance of the appearance of election integrity. Even if California’s system was honest, it doesn’t appear honest. Judges don’t recuse themselves for conflicts of interest. They recuse themselves for appearances of conflicts of interest. Optics matter. And the optics in California suck!

Or maybe you’re so incredibly smart that you can explain to me why I am wrong.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@SpeakerWelchIL @MeetThePress @kwelkernbc The sex card? And the race card? Seriously. You’re full of crap. No one believes you. Move on to a new grift.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@JamieBonkiewicz I just read some you’re posts. You’re a nut job. Try harder with the sexist bull sh*t. No one falls for that crap anymore. Trump disrespects everyone equally. Kristen Welker is a talentless hack. It doesn’t matter if she’s a man or a woman.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@Variety Do you really think that you posting a photo of yourself on your sailboat is supposed to make us like you. It just confirms that you’re a self-absorbed, pompous ass. Thank god you were fired.

[Steven Murphy @StevenMurphy_2]

@NFL_DovKleiman I think he should be wearing g a shirt. It’s his daughter, not his girlfriend.