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Roger Stone saying he’s eager to see what his “discovery” shows. Good thing he’s not being prosecuted in NY.
In NY, defendants are denied *by law* access to the evidence until trial. For the 95% who plead, they’re forced to decide completely in the dark.
In NY, defendants are denied *by law* access to the evidence until trial. For the 95% who plead, they’re forced to decide completely in the dark.
Most states, including ‘law-and-order’ TX, allow early disclosure of information in criminal cases. The result: fairer outcomes & less prosecutorial abuse. Not NY — it's near last in fairness in the country. #RepealTheBlindfoldLaw: justiceisblindfolded.com nyti.ms/2VVuRjv
Imagine: going to trial. Your life & freedom on the line. But no evidence. Imagine having to decide whether to plead guilty or not & you don't even know who is accusing you. That's the reality for NYers. Learn more about this injustice here: justiceisblindfolded.com
In NY, people charged with crime never see crucial information like police reports or witness statements. The result: Delayed trials at taxpayer expense. Impaired legal representation. Uninformed plea decisions. Wrongful convictions. nyti.ms/2VVuRjv
