Do you enjoy watching court trials?

Right now, I’ve been busy watching the Nickolas Cruz trial, it’s not surprising how during interrogation he tried to act mentally insane so he wouldn’t go to prison. He knew exactly what he was doing, downloading the bell schedule, possibly looking for a ride as to not get caught, etc. Aside from that, each family’s testimony on what they go through each day having loss their son/daughter is heartbreaking.

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BlueVeins · 22-25

I have a perverse fascination with watching inmates receive death sentences.

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SW-User

@BlueVeins The fact that most of them have a blank stare is chilling.

BlueVeins · 22-25

@SW-User Honestly, doesn't weird me out at all. Basically all of these people already knew they were never getting out of prison alive and the litigation process for the death penalty is so long that they'd all have considered this possibility at length. Some probably understand the horror of what they did and want to take the punishment on the chin. Some probably don't process their emotions right away. IDK, I'm always unphased by these reactions because the situation is so extreme that basically any reaction seems kind of reasonable. And it seems like no matter how they act during sentencing, it's taken as some kind of sign that they have a dark heart using some post-hoc rationalization. Guess I don't mind people doing that if it's satisfying, but it just feels contrived to me.

TinyViolins · 31-35, M

Not particularly. I've seen a lot of scummy lawyers use circumstantial evidence in order to manipulate the jury into believing that someone might be guilty.

If you were at home all night sleeping from a long day of work, and someone you know was murdered, they'll use that flimsy of an alibi to make it seem plausible that you in fact committed the murder in light of any other evidence.

SW-User

@TinyViolins Yeah, sadly there are truly innocent people serving long prison sentences awaiting a retrial so their name can be cleared.

Piper · 61-69, F

Yes, sometimes, when I'm particularly interested in the outcome of one.

MistyCee

I can't think of anything more painful than watching trials for enertainment.

I hope, at least, what you're watching was suitably edited.

SW-User

@MistyCee Tbh, I don’t watch trials like these for entertainment, I’m just curious to know what evidence was found and hear testimony. There are commenters who watch the trial and were not happy with the camera panning over to the families, jurors and even the defense to catch them wiping tears during testimony. I understand the frustration behind that.

Imsleepy · 31-35

It depends on the case. I’ve been watching the Alex Jones trial and watching him be exposed is enjoyable.

SW-User

@Imsleepy lol, I have to watch that one.

Loretta78 · 46-50, F

I was too often member in court trials. So I don´t feel any urge to wach them if I don´t have to.

Nanoose · 61-69, M

I do but I like to go to the Court house and watch them. Cheers!

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

I'd rather watch one than be in one.

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