Massive Wildfires now in New Jersey?
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Anonymous
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Over 13,000 acres have been scorched so far. What’s the cause? Why isn’t it immediately contained? |
Anonymous
Cause - Burning pallets, left unattended while still burning. Reason not contained - Dry conditions and wind. |
Anonymous
| Arson - man arrested today |
Anonymous
| It was 50% contained earlier today. Rain coming on Saturday which will help. It’s awful. |
Anonymous
Yup 
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Anonymous
Arsonists in the recent LA fires never got arrested, even though there was plenty of video evidence. |
Anonymous
That's over charged and will be reduced to "reckless burning" or dropped entirely by a good lawyer. Does not even remotely meet the legal definition of "arson" as arson must be deliberate. Arson is to murder as reckless burning is to negligent manslaughter. |
Anonymous
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Maryland is currently in Code Orange due to smoke from NJ wildfires:
https://www.facebook.com/wbaltv11/posts/update-code-orange-air-quality-issued-for-parts-of-maryland-given-the-smoke-in-t/1085257706981156/ |
Anonymous
So zero consequences?? That’s insane! |
Anonymous
Considering the property damage and outrage, and looking at his mug shot he doesn't look wealthy at all, he will get railroaded into arson charges if he cops a plea and is dumb. Even if he is smart or they give him a proper reckless burning charge, he could still be facing some jail time and fines. Possible civil suits also? Not completely sure about that area of law. |