September 23, 2004

Teen\'s lawyer decries tactics

Law professor Peter Henning, a former federal prosecutor, is quoted in a story about the upcoming trial of the Clinton Township teen who is accused of planning a Columbine-style massacre at his high school. The student\'s attorney claims the case has been tainted by overzealous prosecution and media publicity. Henning speculated that the prosecution\'s case may not be as strong as originally thought and could be difficult to prove. \"People say things (online) to impress people,\" he said. They lie and make up whole personalities. What they say may not be reflective of what they actually intend to do.\"

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