Southern California - Verdict in Mandeville Cyn Road Rage Case expected next week...

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cjbruin
10-30-09, 11:08 PM
http://www.velonews.com/article/99685/la-road-rage-trial-closing-arguments-wrap-up.

Kaneko
10-31-09, 11:42 AM
Thank you for the update! I sure hope that the bastard wil be convicted:notamused:.
John R
10-31-09, 05:03 PM
Wow, nice detailed article. I hope this Guy gets what comming to him. Jail!!!

grrlyrida
11-01-09, 01:05 PM
Here's the LA Times take on the trial:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-cyclists-trial1-2009nov01,0,159992.story?page=2
alicestrong
11-02-09, 05:42 PM
Guilty! Guilty! Guilty!
alicestrong
11-02-09, 06:54 PM
01 23105(a) vc reckless driving causng injury
02 243(d) pc battery w/serious bodily injury
03 243(d) pc battery w/serious bodily injury
04 23103(a) vc reckless driving highway
05 245(a)(1) pc assault w deadly weapon/instr.
06 245(a)(1) pc assault w deadly weapon/instr.
07 203 pc mayhem
mtv8dmarine
11-02-09, 07:09 PM
http://www.velonews.com/article/99685/la-road-rage-trial-closing-arguments-wrap-up.

Regarding the defense closing argument. Defense attorney is horrible. The cyclists should have allowed the guy to pass? Hello??? They were already going the speed limit! And the driver to the rear should yield no matter what if he cannot pass safely.

Regarding the prosecution's closing argument. Bravo! Hopefully Thompson gets Bubba's "bat" for the next 50 years.
AngeloOldSpokes
11-02-09, 09:00 PM
the verdict is in:

http://laist.com/2009/11/02/road_rage_doctor_found_guilty_for_a.php
mtv8dmarine
11-02-09, 09:27 PM
the verdict is in:

http://laist.com/2009/11/02/road_rage_doctor_found_guilty_for_a.php

Thanks! I heard it on John and Ken this afternoon on KFI.
Drew12
11-02-09, 09:33 PM
The verdict is as it should be.
Thanks for the update.
Wulf
11-03-09, 01:38 AM
Regardless of who was going the speed limit, the person in front should allow the one behind to pass WHEN it is safe to do so. That is common courtesy and should be done by bikes and cars alike. I do not think this was a case of cyclists hogging the road though and the verdict is correct.
LT Intolerant
11-03-09, 06:12 AM
FINALLY someone (the jury) speaks for the cycling community.
cjbruin
11-04-09, 11:51 AM
http://www.velonews.com/article/99813/road-rage-verdict-victims-speak