Stanley Twardy
Stanley Twardy
chairman defense former sergeant time worked
I'm surprised. This is probably the first time that the defense of 'I didn't know' denials has worked for a former chairman or CEO. This may be the first time that the Sergeant Schultz defense has worked.
appeals appear courts criminal exception legal present prime rare reverse technical
It is rare for appeals courts to reverse criminal convictions. The prime exception would be on technical legal grounds and that doesn't appear to be present in (Stewart's) case.
good jury sign
The jury was out for so long and that is usually a good sign for the defense.