But every one of those is reasons why a defendant like this should-must-be tried in the most open venue possible.

In 1936, the defendants were tried, some for the fourth time, again for rape.

The first four defendants tried in the case were convicted of murder.

And, while these decisions are being made, there is always the possibility that the defendant is still trying to win the case.

"What the defendants are trying to do is use this as a poster child for tort reform."

During the dibattimento (trial), both the Prosecutor and the defendant try to make their case.

But how attenuated can that link be, particularly when the defendant is trying to escape an officer, not kill him?

The defendants tried to move the case to federal court.

Now the judge faces another case in which the defendants try to hold onto their notes.

The defendant will frequently try to remove the case to federal court.