They don’t want to be responsible for a new round of riots and looting.
Easier to just let one scapegoat rot in prison.
But, yes…. I agree. Cowardly
Can't take the risk on riots doncha know.
Conservative court indeed, not one even commented on why not in spite of clear evidence this was a lynching court. Oh I know there was probably a misspelled word to two in their appeal, have to be perfect after all, can't have justice unless you clear all the hurdles. Oh and it doesn't hurt if you are filthy rich.