680news says Byron Sonne acquitted of explosive charges.

[Peter King]

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 11:55:52AM -0700, Tyler Aviss wrote:

>    Name dragged through the mud
>    Wife charged, ended in divorce
>    Lost his house
> 
>    Sad that somebody who is not guilty can still pay such a price.

That is, of course, one of the ways in which "justice" is done... the net
effect is to deter others from even *appearing* to break the law (since
Sonne has not been found guilty of breaking any law after all), and thus
as a means of social control... Welcome to the justice system nowadays.

Even if he were to recover money in damages (and like others I'm doubtful
since wrongful arrest requires proof of malicious intent), that wouldn't
bring back his wife. Nor does money make up for the trauma of losing your
house, being divorced, and so on. Of course, given that he's gone through
all that, it would be better if he were given money / restitution / etc.,
but it isn't likely.

Sad indeed.

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