<It was the other guy, his “mentor” who scolded the crowd. And that was disgusting.
I caught that. I think he is wrong about TV lawyers. As a lapsed lawyer myself, I think those of the public who have an interest in these sensational cases have a right to have the legal system explained to them. The laws differ all over the country, so having someone who is familiar with a particular jurisdiction or particular judge is useful for these explanations.
That said, they aren’t in the courtroom. They aren’t in the jurors’ room. When the TV lawyers go out on a limb and say ‘for sure’ the defendant will get X punishment, that’s when they go too far. They don’t know and all too often, their predictions come back to bite them in the butt.
I hope that she will be renounced by her parents and end up a pariah, unable to make a living, and the object of jokes, disdain, and derision by all who cross her path.
I hope she is sentenced to some time back in prison, and not just let out for time already served. I am sure there are women in prison who could make her pay in some other ways. Suspected child abusers/murders are not respected by any criminals. If the judge lets her out without more time to be served, I will really be disgusted with him, also.