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Originally Posted by Flash Walken
The defense has the ability and used it during the trial. All the testimony about how de Grood was a nice normal guy from his friends and co-workers. If the accused gets the opportunity to paint themselves in the best possible light, why doesn't the prosecution?
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Difference is DeGrood is on trial and is pleading insanity so it does make a difference to the trial.
I don't see the point of having victim impact statements during the trial. Isn't it usually just before sentencing?