• The Yungest Onion
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    1156 months ago

    Because it’s about sending a message. They’ve seen how popular this guy and his actions have become and are trying to throw everything at him so it puts off any copycats.

    • @Kalysta@lemm.ee
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      66 months ago

      Except all they have done is make him a martyr, and now anyone who wants to be infamous is more likely to do something.

    • @Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world
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      26 months ago

      The death penalty has not been executed in NY/federal court for decades right? Doesn’t seem like an actual threat. What they want to achieve is a good negotiating position for a plea bargain because they known a trial will be a shitshow.