“It was he who made the signals that were understood as an offer to engage in sexual activity. The defense, in short, has nothing to rest on save the pitiable renunciation by the senator...”
I disagree. I heard the exchange and the officer clearly told Craig what those signals were, not the other way around.
What if Craig was unaware there even WERE any such signals, as was I - just maybe the officer is overly zealous in his attention to cleaning restrooms?
Craig performed the signals before the two spoke a word. The recording was of the police interview after the event.
I've thought about that too. And the only line of defense I could come up with as to why he pled guilty is to avoid the necessity of obtaining a lawyer ($$$), avoid having to go to court probably several times in Minnesota (time and $$$)and thinking that by just paying the fine his anonymity would remain and that would be the end of it.
Speeding tickets are misdemeanors and how many people driving out of state and getting caught for speeding are actually willing to hire attorneys and spend the time in court rather than just paying the fine?