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[โ€“] Strykker@programming.dev 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I do recall hearing about either precedent or laws relating to being involved in a crime where if someone is killed all involved get charged with the murder regardless of who actually committed it, so that could be the reasoning here.

Though I don't recall any of the specifics.

[โ€“] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago

Thats exactly what they are talking about, felony murder.

They are likely saying that there are solid arguments both ways on it though.