You're right, method man. The victim didn't come to Fairmont to be a rapper. He came here to deal drugs.

I don't know about the victim but Lincoln Taylor was a Fairmont State Student, I had a couple classes with him, maybe they got they're facts backwards.

Mug ~ that's not what I was referring to, but while you're at it, throw in Ozzy Osborne, Pantera, and punk rock.

My point was that WBOY should get their facts straight. The victim was not a Fairmont State student. Furthermore, I think WBOY knows the victim is not a Fairmont State student. I think they purposefully put that as a favor to the prosecution. It sure makes potential jurors sympathize with a victim more if it is some poor old, young, innocent college student instead of a "rapper" that moved to Fairmont, WV to make it "big" (Hint - the reason the victim was in Fairmont was not to become a rapper).

Man, it must be nice for the prosecution to be able to get whatever they want out in the media. Do you think WBOY gives the other side that same luxury?

Method Man... If in your post you are stating the victim was a rapper...then hell's bells...aquit Taylor immediately! Anyone who wastes their life bellowing inane and unintelligible lyrics offers little to enlightened society and deserves a speedy dirt nap!

Enlightened...Another response would have been that such a verdict illustrates how ignorant jurors can be. In my experience many are dumb as a stump!

But what should one expect when prosecution and defense strike the intelligent thoughtful ones and pick the mindnumbed addled retirees, and soap-opera addicted housewives who look to Oprah for guidance! A thoughtful, intelligent, clear thinking and independent juror is rare.

Since when did a rapper from the capital of South Carolina that moved to Fairmont, WV to make it big become a Fairmont State student. Of course, I give you credit, it does sound better your way.

Although, I guess if you believe the victim moved to Fairmont, WV from Columbia, SC to become a rapper, then you'll probably believe anything.

Actually, being acquitted of conspiracy does because if he didn't have prior knowledge of the murder, then how in the hell could he have committed it. Think Kyle!

for it to be double jeopardy he had to have been convicted of the crime first of all. mistrial and being acquitted of conspiracy(with failing to reach a verdict) does not count as a conviction. get over it dude and just face what you did. in my opinion go for the 3rd trial

i was wondering if these people are from grafton?some shady people in grafton with the last name!

Third time's a charm...adios amigo!!!!