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[–] Glide@lemmy.ca 109 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Okay, but, even ruled an accident, why is this guy not up for manslaughter charges? Do I grossly misunderstand what manslaughter is?

This is definitely some smoking gun tier bullshit, but even given every benefit of the doubt in the world, the negligence has to be criminal.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 59 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's a small town. He's probably buddies with all the cops and DAs. That shit is super common.

[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Lots of countries have small towns, where that doesn't mean it's fine to shoot a daughter. It's an international scandal now, so it's not like they managed to keep it quiet. Everyone, everywhere, can see the disfunction.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It's not like it matters. Being international news isn't going to suddenly make the good ol boys do the right thing.

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Lots of eyes actually do have a way of getting these kinds of cases.the attention they need; remember Ahmaud Arbery? Good ol' boys walked away uncharged until a local news report went viral 2 months later.

[–] jabjoe@feddit.uk 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

But the folks above those good ol boys suddenly have a spot light on them, so feel pressured to do the right thing. They get ask by those above them why are they failing.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 4 points 1 month ago

I wouldn't hold my breath on that one.

[–] Snowclone@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

they really don't care, man. talk to some boomers sometimes they desperately need to be forced into retirement and group homes.

[–] fodor@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Get your ageist nonsense out of here. Old people make good and bad decisions, just like everyone does.

[–] frongt@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

While true, lead exposure is strongly correlated with age.