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You have to wonder what the defense lawyer's motive is in making the strange and disturbing statements of his client public. Keep in mind that both defense and prosecution often try to shape the minds of the public (and potential jurors) prior to a trial. I can think of two possible reasons. First, the insanity defense, that this guy is just a kook. And second, perhaps that this guy's views about polygamy may play well, or at least better than expected, in Mormon-dominated Utah. This seven young wives/polygamy defense would not play well anywhere that I can think of, except perhaps in Utah (and Islamic nations). He may get a more sympathetic jury than anywhere else in the USA.

17 posted on 03/18/2003 3:38:58 PM PST by Contra

Uh, no, no way will Mitchell get a sympathetic jury in Utah. Most of us want to have the book thrown at him.

20 posted on 03/18/2003 3:42:22 PM PST by Utah Girl ("We must stop evil before it becomes too powerful." - Elie Weisel.)

Plus, the Long guy who the media quoted, wasn't even Mitchell's lawyer. That statement was unauthorized by Mitchell!

21 posted on 03/18/2003 3:43:10 PM PST by Utah Girl ("We must stop evil before it becomes too powerful." - Elie Weisel.)

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