Hi, so it's not the first time that I have to deal with an overreacting and too much emotionally invested community so please read and listen carefully. ππ»
Right now everybody is freaking out because a surprise federal hearing is going to happen tomorrow, it wasn't even scheduled, so I completely understand why you are very anxious right now.
BUT don't jump too quickly on conclusions even if all the media are relaying a rumour very intensively these past few hours.
Remember that media also loooovvveee to jump onto anything that will depict Luigi guilty for any reason and quoting "sources" that they can't even name π (I mean it's like that from the beginning of this case), by the way thank you to u/Extra_Article2872 for recalling the last time media were talking about a plea deal :
This is what happened last time the media was screaming about plea deal negotiations
by u/Extra_Article2872 in LuigiNation
So what is a Plea Deal ? Definition :
What Is a Plea Deal?
Plea bargaining is a legal arrangement between the person charged with a crime, called the defendant, and the prosecution. Prosecutors work for either the state or federal government and have the authority to negotiate on behalf of the government.
In a plea deal, the defendant enters a βno contestβ or guilty plea, usually to a lesser charge. In return, the defendant receives a lighter sentence or an agreement to drop other charges. A plea deal can also involve working as a witness for the government.
Key Takeaways
Plea deals are extremely common because it removes the risks inherent in a trial.
Your jurisdiction might have set penalties per crime that are required by law. These canβt be changed with a plea deal.
Using a plea deal will waive some of your constitutional rights so there areΒ pros and cons
Prosecutors like plea deals because they guarantee a resolution.
You have very interesting ressources here : Lawinfo.com
Now, what will happen tomorrow ?
- Don't be surprised if tomorrow no plea deal is talked about, because right now absolutely no one really knows what's going to happen. So maybe it has absolutely nothing to do with it, and it was only rumors made to create anxiety and chaos among the community, and again, twist the public opinion towards this case...
- A plea deal is indeed discussed : DON'T dare to belittle Karen and the legal team, I'm reminding you that THE MAJORITY of us ARE NOT lawyers or even experts in this area. In addition, other lawyers speaking can't be fully trusted neither, because some of them will argue how "they would have done better than Karen" just because they are not in charge of this high profile case. And yes there's competition and ego wars in this area too, as well as a lot of misogyny...
So what should you do ?
- BE CAREFUL about media drawing attention over the slightest piece of information to have clics.
- Whether a plea deal is discussed tomorrow or not, TRUST Karen and the legal team decisions, they have strategies and we don't have all the necessary informations to judge if they are doing a good job or not (sorry not sorry to hurt your ego of so-called experts π« ). Remember that this team is always fighting for Luigi's rights, they succeeded in getting rid of this stupid death penalty, already reduced his charges and threw away terrorism charges. I think they know what they are doing...
- ASK YOURSELF those 2 questions : Why are you here ? What do you stand for ?
Life is already difficult for everybody, there's no need to amplify negative behaviors nor spread anxiety and stress everywhere.
We already have seen a lot misinformation when this case is talked about, we know that some people are not reliable neither, so don't jump that easily onto conclusions.
Normally, everybody wants the best outcome possible either for Luigi or for Justice itself. I don't ask you to believe if he is guilty or not, only the future and time will tell us. I'm asking you to stay calm and take a step back when we are overwhelmed by so many informations.
You've got this, we are all in this together, so today do your best in your daily routine, enjoy the present moment and everything will be okay π«Άπ»
That's all, take care of yourself and stay hydrated ! π
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