The prosecutor had to realize this was a political loser, but I guess they couldn't just let her go with an apology for bothering her. I can't help but wonder if a less sympathetic defendant would have faced a different outcome.
In a rational world, everyone who held -- and is still holding, with the mandated appearances -- this woman hostage for exercising her right would be doing time themselves.
I've asked her attorney, Evan Nappen, if she'll be a prohibited person when the smoke clears. My guess is "No," but this is New Jersey. I'll update this if/when I get a response.
UPDATE: Per Evan, via Facebook message:
No conviction. No jail. Mission accomplished
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A disturbing aspect of this whole affair is that it seems the majority of police officers would have arrested her. Even the eminent Mas Ayoob admits he probably would have arrested her. A person in a position of authority who knows an action is wrong, but does it anyway, deserves condemnation.
See it at this link, seventh comment up from the bottom:
http://backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/2014/09/09/updates/#comments
Seems like they are going to try Nuremberg again.
Whatever the legal outcome, I suspect she'll never cross that bridge to NJ again.
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