i understand why - past trauma from non-convictions, etc....but i don't think so on this one.

you got cops testifying against him, you got dispatchers that work for emergency services, you got the mma fighter dude that trained officers in hand to hand tactics, etc.

those are the witnesses that usually get the cops off, not convicted.

also, everyone is aware of the looming consequences that could pop off if there's not a conviction.

i think even if it's not totally on the up and up (like, putting influence on the jury, etc), they are convicting this dude. they don't want those problems that'll happen if they don't.

now I will say I won't be shocked if they don't ring him up on the most severe charges...and that might be enough for shit to pop off.