He can still go free - he can still be found not guilty! (even if they keep him behind bars for a long time)

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      9 days ago

      Especially since he apparently had a weapon on him. Of course, he is a white Ivy League student. They probably were afraid he was a rich.

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        9 days ago

        I believe I read his parents do have money. The suspect…not the shooter. They may still be two different people.

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          According to the nyt he went to a private school currently charging ~40k/yr. So defenetly not broke.