Quantum Windbag
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We will undoubtably hear about the defence arguing that his client was ENTRAPPED.
And, while we can argue whether or not this is the case, the fact is not one of us really KNOW, now, do we?
Not that I want to rain on anybody's let's insult our fellow posters parade or anything, but until we know the details of the case, how can any of us take a position on this question?
Any one that can read the FBI affidavits knows.
No we do not.
An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
affidavit legal definition of affidavit. affidavit synonyms by the Free Online Law Dictionary.
What you have in the affidavit is one side of the story, consisting of what the person who wrote the affidavit believes to be true. It doesn't even have to be what the person who wrote it knows from personal experience, and can be based entirely on hearsay, as long as that person is willing to swear that it is true to the best of his knowledge.
Only a complete idiot would claim to have all the facts based on one side of the story, especially of that one side is the FBI. I find it funny that the New York Times felt a need to change a published story after the FBI affidavit came out.
The New York Times scrubs article in favor of FBI
If you have no problem with the government lying, and conveniently loosing evidence, don't whine if you some day find yourself in a position where they are willing to frame you to make headlines.