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US Air Force Engineer Charged With Sawing Down Flock Surveillance Cameras Receives Thousands of Dollars from Supporters Across the Country (futurism.com)

submitted 1 week ago by FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Link from the local news org

Link says he's charged with petit larceny, which is a misdemeanor in USA. IDK where the destruction of property charges land.

He's receiving donations for his defense from across the country.

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[–] nul9o9@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Wonder how a jury trial would go.

[–] FineCoatMummy@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I read thru some of his updates. Sounded like VA offered a settlement, which was rejected by Jeffrey's legal team. NAL, but sounds like they didn't like the 1st terms offered.

Ofc it is possible it doesn't reach trial. Many cases end in some plea agreement between the parties. I think, but not certain, that he faces felony charges, not just misdemeanors. NAL and totally making shit up, but I wonder if they might try for a plea down to only the misdemeanors.

Juries are a crapshoot. Anything can happen. There's a Voir Dire process where each side gets to strike some # of jurors. Also, sometimes juries will the prosecution if they believe the case is being over-charged. (Edit, not literally punish ofc. I mean, lean more toward the defense).

[–] Dultas@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Depending on the jurisdiction and charges it may not qualify for a jury trial. No idea if this case would.

[–] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Technically it's your right to demand a jury trial. Even for civil claims.

[–] trackball_fetish@lemmy.wtf 7 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yo what really?

I can't wait to waste some debt collectors time in court

[–] Sprocketfree@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Well... You may be on the hook for court fees. Just fyi

[–] trackball_fetish@lemmy.wtf 4 points 1 week ago

I'm going to be real with you, my civil court track record is not good. There's no way I come out not owing something