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[–] DredPyr8Roberts@lemmy.world 3 points 1 hour ago (1 children)

I'm referring to the jailing of people for poisoning food.

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 1 points 46 minutes ago (1 children)

If someone in America were caught putting lead paint in someone's food, I can guarantee they would be charged with no less than attempted murder.

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 2 points 39 minutes ago (1 children)

sorry to burst your bubble

https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/us-news/berkeley-chemical-engineer-caught-on-video-poisoning-coworker/

I guess he was charged for attempted murder but somehow got probation

[–] BassTurd@lemmy.world 2 points 32 minutes ago

So what you're saying is I was exactly right.

It is ridiculous that somehow the charges got dropped in a plea deal and his punishment was basically non existent though. I wonder how the plea deal was even an option given the clear proof the defendant had. I'd think that she would have had to approved of such an offer or made it go to trial, where he would have assuredly be found guilty.