可以參考一下恐怖主義的定義，“the use of violence or the threat of violence to achieve political or ideological goals, usually against non-combatants”。大概沒人會認為槍手是無罪的，隻是希望這場審判能讓大家思考，如何能避免這種悲劇再次發生。
The DA has a very high wager in this case that can determine his political career.
Even when there is no death penalty in NY, 1st degree murder may be difficult to pass jury. Because there can be no double jeopardies, he has to make a decision whether to pursue a safer charge.
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