y0kai [he/him]

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  • Case law in the US has at least one example of someone being convicted of felony murder simply for letting another person borrow their car with no other significant connection to the case.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Holle

    In the early morning hours of March 10, 2003, after a night of partying, Holle lent his car to his friend and housemate William Allen Jr.[1] Allen drove three men to the home of Christine Snyder, where they took a safe containing approximately 1 pound (454 g) of marijuana and $425.[3] During the burglary, one of the men, Charles Miller Jr., used a shotgun found in the house to strike and kill Jessica Snyder.[1][3] Holle was about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away at the time.[1]

    John Oliver has a great segment on how fucked up this law is: https://youtu.be/Y93ljB7sfco

    That said, you’re right in that it is highly unlikely any of the higher-ups will be held responsible.