Originally Posted by
crlovel
I don't think he'd get torn apart at all. His story is consistent, it has not changed. So long as he sticks to the story and doesn't get sidetracked, he'd do just fine.
Personally, I think he has to take the stand. The jury has to get to know him, to like him, to believe in him, to have a solid reason to find him not guilty, knowing that this decision will is likely to start riots and bloodshed. They have to want to not see him go to jail, no matter the outcome. That is what this trial is about, not guilt or innocence. If he doesn't take the stand, someone could start the what if bullshit that could lead to him going away on a lesser charge, just to save face.