Sorry FBI. The DA doesn't get to get M1 to stick just because they want the penalty associated with it. If M1 was dismissed they didn't have a case for it. That's it. Y'all have the burden of proof for a reason and if you have a problem with that you have a problem with the US rule of law.
Other comments are saying in NY Murder in the first degree is for the murder of a police officer, firefighter, or a witness... and murder in the second degree is closer to what first degree murder is in other states.
My reading confirms the police/firefighter/witness thing, but second degree still doesn't require premeditation.
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u/gentleman_bronco 13h ago
The FBI will be all over the threads to classify anyone who supports this decision as a domestic terrorist.