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Mitchell Epner
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Mitchell Epner is a former federal prosecutor who provided insights on the case.
Notable Quotes
"We do not have, like in 'The Fugitive,' the idea of the one-armed man who's the real killer."View Story →
"If a federal prosecution has been completed on a matter, the state cannot prosecute the matter on those same facts."View Story →
""If a federal prosecution has been completed on a matter, the state cannot prosecute the matter on those same facts.""View Story →
"Some prosecutors may not bring charges or defendants may be acquitted because someone 'gave consent' while intoxicated, but not completely incapacitated."View Story →
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