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"A reminder: the U.S. has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy," the 26-year-old accused of assassinating a health insurance CEO reportedly wrote.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/23478086

Common Dreams Staff Dec 10, 2024

[contains transcript (corroborated by NBC) published by Ken Klippenstein]

  • very_well_lost@lemmy.worldEnglish
    51·
    5 hours ago

    I wouldn’t take a “not guilty” plea as evidence of much.

    Pleading “not guilty” is the only way to get in front of a jury, which is probably the best chance he has at this point — both in terms of staying out of jail and in terms of boosting his message.

    A trial will inevitably become a media circus, and a media circus is great if your goal is bringing attention to your particular ideology.