Keep in mind, the arguments are likely based on legal precedent, and not necessarily popular opinion or conventional wisdom. I'm not disagreeing with you per s

Keep in mind, the arguments are likely based on legal precedent, and not necessarily popular opinion or conventional wisdom. I'm not disagreeing with you per se. Simply pointing out that legal stuff like this is a chess match. It's also unlikely the accused would go too far to tip their hand in terms of their defense.