可以参考一下恐怖主义的定义，“the use of violence or the threat of violence to achieve political or ideological goals, usually against non-combatants”。大概没人会认为枪手是无罪的，只是希望这场审判能让大家思考，如何能避免这种悲剧再次发生。
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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