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Originally Posted by sbuzzz
Agenda? I have the agenda?
I don't want to watch the "doc" I don't want to watch someone create the least bit of sympathy for that guy.
The best trial lawyers are able to gather sympathy for the most vile creatures on earth. Of course they were passionate - that is what they do.
Actors, lawyers - fine line. This was a pretty high profile case for these guys. Putting in extra hours for the added exposure I'm sure was worth it.
I guess I can not say for certain that they did not care for him, but its not like they were doing this case pro bono because they believed so truly in his innocence. He cashed out to get the best lawyers he could to try and be free.
He was never going to get $36 million, just because you sue for an amount does not mean much. And no, he did not have to get money to defend himself, only if he wanted to get the best.
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I truly am not sure if you understand how anything law-related works. I hope to God you're not an attorney or participate in law enforcement in any capacity.
The documentary doesn't need to "create" sympathy for Avery. He was unjustly confined against his will for 18 years for a crime he didn't commit. If that doesn't, on some level, disturb you, then I don't know how you can ever have sympathy for anyone. Imagine you or a loved one wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for 18 years.
Also, the lawyers were already very well-known in Wisconsin and had an established reputation. Sure, being a part of a documentary that wouldn't be released for 10 years after its inception (and 8 years after they had anything to do with Avery) might be some sort of business investment, but they seemed like genuinely good guys who, although retained to provide a service, showed a ton of heart and made great arguments. I also don't think I need to distinguish the difference between acting and lawyering
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Anyways, what I think is fascinating about this particular set of circumstances is how it's transcended political lines and mostly everyone seems to be in agreement that at least something suspicious was involved in this case. I know people on both sides of the political divide who have reached the same conclusion. I personally have worked in a prosecutor's office and am a pretty staunch supporter of PDs and even I am pretty adamant about my suspicions. It's really raised some important questions about the legitimacy of police and prosecutorial power, as well as the justice system and its functions, especially at the appellate level.