Some politicians, like Trump, often scaremonger about accused terrorists being read their rights.
Yesterday, a federal judge gave Miranda warnings to the NYC truck attack suspect, who -facing possible death penalty- continued to praise ISIS in open court. courthousenews.com/suspect-in-nyc…
Yesterday, a federal judge gave Miranda warnings to the NYC truck attack suspect, who -facing possible death penalty- continued to praise ISIS in open court. courthousenews.com/suspect-in-nyc…
Now, federal prosecutors can and will use Sayfullo Saipov’s words against him in proceedings of unquestioned legitimacy should the case get to trial.
By the way, anyone who has covered terrorism cases knows that outbursts like Mr. Saipov’s yesterday are common.
For many, getting their message out is more important than defense strategy.
That’s what makes demagoguery about Miranda warnings all the more absurd.
For many, getting their message out is more important than defense strategy.
That’s what makes demagoguery about Miranda warnings all the more absurd.
