Its common enough for a defendant everyone knew was guilty being hugged and shit by their attorney but I wonder if its documented or discussed at s higher level about the “genuine” tearful relieved verdicts

  • BCsven@lemmy.ca
    4·
    9 days ago

    People can cry from relief or grief of the situation. As the anticipation of a verdict is delivered grows, the cathartic moment does also. Its nothing to do with who is right or wrong.

    • AnchoriteMagus@sh.itjust.works
      1·
      8 days ago

      And conversely, someone who, either through general disposition, trauma, or other causes, shows little emotion at a verdict doesn’t somehow deserve that verdict less because of a limited reaction.