Life without parole plus fourteen years, no David Sweat. Having already cost the state of NY an estimated $58.6 million in overtime costs in a 23 day epic manhunt, we now get to enjoy the next phase of his folly - racking up legal fees! Is there any point to dragging this on further than it needs to be? Sure the Constitution guarantees the right to a fair trial but how much clearer does it need to be? Do we really need to go through the whole long drawn out process when it's already clear they're going to lock the door and throw away the key?
At best, maybe he could cooperate and spend less time in solitary confinement. Cases like these should be expedited to keep costs down. It may not pay for every lawyer's house in the Hamptons but tough times demand sacrifices on us all. Read more at:
http://pix11.com/2015/08/15/new-york-manhunt-cost-state-nearly-1-million-a-day-in-overtime/
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