re: #465 Aceofwhat?

fear of a failure to convict falls into those categories?

If we really have such a weak case that “failure to convict” is possible, then somebody screwed up pretty badly.

On the other hand, a trial that precludes an acquittal in advance is not a trial, but a kangaroo court.

So what’s it going to be? Up against the wall, like the Nazis, or a show trial, like Stalin preferred?

Not many good options. It’s a puzzlement.