• YungOnions@sh.itjust.works
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    1 day 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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      10 hours 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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      16 hours 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.