Day 3 of the Daniel Riley Trial: Closing Arguments

[@ronascott168]

When driving a vehicle illegally and involved in an accident, even innocent, this driver is still guilty. This driver should not have been on any road ever. Guilty.

[@Cindy.m.R]

Bizzare how it made it to trial, how is there a defence

[@babydoll9282]

Daniel is driving an Audi.. now and Audi is known to be a European sports car.. can you put your pedal to the metal and you will be hauling ass.. the dude did not have a license his ass should not have been behind the damn wheel.. And he was high on Fentanyl.. he's guilty that poor gal lost her legs because of him.. her life will never be the same.. and she has a long life ahead of her.. I say 30 years behind bars wouldn't be long enough..

[@jamescarroll6954]

Thank God Janae was a multi-sport athlete and in superb condition. Her survival was both a miracle and a result of her previous conditioning for her beloved sports. She will compensate for her losses by directing her discipline and determination to other ways to excel. Mr. fentanyl and codeine will still amount to nothing.

[@eh-i1841]

I think she’ll go into wheelchair sports,or commentary.Never give up,on whatyou love.

[@Mzscorpio67]

Very well stated!!!💯percent agree!!

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

The mother should also be sued civilly by all victims!

[@alyciaItalia]

The arrogance of the defense lawyer is disgusting

[@thefruitfulfarmhousewithchris]

Total dirt bag. Wonder if Janae was his daughter how he'd feel.

[@littlepieceofleatherbossem7651]

If the lawyers daughter was walking from her tournament and crushed every organ in her body, severed both her legs at 17. She self conscious about herself and lost her scholarship he wouldn't be standing there asking the juror to forgive this black man whose a thug using drugs , to let him walk free!! Hell no he'd be pissed he acts as if janae is nothing. He knows that guy had no emotions as all officers said!! But of course the jurors can see hes guilty if they were blind. I don't like the lawyer.

[@Jack-eo5fn]

I get it. But he’s got a job to do. We either have a constitutional judicial system or we don’t. Someone needs to defend the defenseless. That’s the beauty of our system. If he fails to do an adequate job, the case gets overturned. That means more pain for the victim and her family. Put it this way: if your daughter was driving badly, maybe texting or talking to friends in the back seat, and killed someone crossing the road, you’d want a lawyer to defend your kid in court.

[@lisawhite4698]

@@Jack-eo5fnI so agree with you. This young man or thug depending on who you talk to…. did NOT go out that night with the intent to get into an accident that caused such a severe injury to this INNOCENT YOUNG LADY… However, he was hauling ass and taking drugs… AND thought he was invincible as most people do … especially until the age of 28-30 for most men and women. Although I would have a bit more empathy for the guy if he was only texting and had the accident. I watched a sentencing of two young high school men that were “good young men”. There parents had bought them nice fast cars for either graduation or getting into college and they were racing home from the gym during daylight hours.. no drugs, alcohol. But one of the vehicles crashed into a pedestrian and her child that was in a stroller as they were crossing the street. To hear her parents and her husbands victim impact statements were difficult. The kid was speeding way too fast!!! And he had some kind of box in his car that shows speeds, etc and it showed him hauling ass multiple times….this was just the first crash.. I really felt bad for the young man too.

[@eh-i1841]

@@lisawhite4698I don’t feel sorry for him.And his parents should take some blame,too,for providing a killing machine to an immature,testosterone charged,boy.

[@lisawhite4698]

@@eh-i1841 Maybe I was not clear… I do not feel sorry for him at all! I just don’t know about the charges. He was hauling ass and on drugs while driving.

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

This kid is absolutely guilty of reckless driving resulting in severe damage to another human being . Driving after using illegal drugs! This kid needs to be barred from ever having a driving license! He needs to be sent to prison for no less than 15 years -to 25 years in jail. He should be put on lifetime parole! He should have to get a job with in 60 days of release from prison. on third of his earning should go to the victims of the collision! His Mother should be tried to the delinquent action of her son ! She should be sent to prison for 3-5yrs .

[@deniseackermann7116]

OMG, that defense lawyer is a snake...

[@Von2968]

I understand that the Defence Lawyer is just doing his job but blimey…! The defendant had no license. Also drugs in his system?!! 🤦🏼‍♀️😢🤬😢 My heart is with Janae and her family. 💞💞💞

[@kellicarlin-auger6502]

What a POS Defense Lawyer! How do you morally defend Daniel?? Doesn't have a DL, High on drugs, Flying down the road AND the collision isn't his fault?? He's trying to blame another driver that Daniel hit! BS!!

[@314records-h3k]

Its his job

[@Bob-en9sw]

Was he driving his mother’s car? Did his mother know he didn’t have a license? Did his mother let him drive the car or did she report the car as stolen? Should the mother be charged just like Jen Crumbley?

[@pandorafuller1084]

The mum hired a car for him to driver, knowing he didn't have a license. She should face charges

[@bethrock8469]

His Mom was negligent and should be charged.

[@Linusdmc]

Just as well charge his mom, its the new normal.

[@shellydeweese6163]

The mother of Riley needs to be sued and held accountable as well. The family knew he was driving without a license . The look on their faces tell you none of them give a crap. Their faces tell you their lack of emotion and care for this family😡😡

[@MissStayThugn]

OMG this guy is a clown. . . . . PERIOD the kid had no license, was in a rental Audi, and had drugs in his system buddy you my friend defense attorney are dumb and make no sense. U know that kid is wrong and u are about to lose your case. . . . SORRY NOT SORRY.

[@TheeDanIslander]

Shouldn’t be 19 years in jail tho…. why ruin two young people’s lives …. There is way for him to be forever in debt with that girl… if I was him I would for sure say an open apology to her and her family in that trial… show how you are sorry about the mistake you made.. offer to be her legs for rest of time…

[@shonabeggs4640]

​@@TheeDanIslanderDisgusting.

[@kimgale262]

@@TheeDanIslander He should have pled guilty then. You give up your right to expect leniency when you put everyone through the trial. You do the crime YOU PAY THE TIME!!!

[@laurab2528]

​@@TheeDanIslander The girl could have died from one leg chopped off from the impact on the day, she only survived because her dad is an army medic and was trained in disastrous injury. He saved her life and used the girl's blanket that she was wearing and a standbyer's belt to slow the bleeding. Another volleyball player's father is a doctor and came in to help with the girl's vitals etc. If it wasn't for her dad and the Player's dad. This would be a manslaughter trial. Daniel has criminal history and was not supposed to be out. He had his tracker on and violated the terms of his bond so many times!

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@TheeDanIslanderinteresting punishment and it’s for sure you mean well. There are reasons why the law doesn’t offer the option of moving in with the victim’s family to “be her legs.” Can you guess what they might be?

[@ellenhood1356]

Oh my gosh he is trying to put all the blame on the other driver😡

[@lorigriffith8513]

That defense lawyer is stupid

[@paulettestegall8530]

Cant believe his mother's not liable

[@lorigriffith8513]

He was on drugs and no license !

[@jamiechanz1943]

THIS……………..Choice’s have Consequences!!!! NO DL, Very Strong Drugs in his System, NO Regard For his Life Nor Anyone Else’s! Very SAD…..If he’s making Choices Like This and NOT Considering ANY Wrong-Doing on HIS Part is Just Very Un-Comprehendible! He couldn’t even Look at The Pictures Presented, and Didn’t even seem phased by The Catastrophic ConsequencesThis Precious Young Lady has and Will Continue To Endure because of “HIS BAD” Choice’s!!! He Needs A Long Sentence to Really THINK About What His Choice’s have Caused! Prayer’s for Janae/Family🙏🏻

[@lindakovacich1671]

Maybe his mother should be held accountable also.

[@BantheBans]

It doesn't matter if he KNEW he would cause injury because he shouldn't have been driving in the first place!

[@thefruitfulfarmhousewithchris]

The most ridiculous, obtuse closing argument by a defense attorney I've ever heard.

[@maryt1978]

Slime ball defense attorney!!!

[@dianeosborn2106]

Why is the mother who rented that car for him answering for her actions.

[@Cindy.m.R]

She rented the car for him 😮

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

When is the sentencing?

[@ellenhood1356]

DISGUSTING Defense attorney

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Why isn’t the mother on trail for contributing to reckless driving!?

[@lindakovacich1671]

He didn't have a driver's license, he didn't have a right to be making a decision on the roads.

[@hollyshugars5780]

If Daniel had a license he would know that a car can be a deadly weapon, and to not speed esecially, playing chicken at a yield sign.

[@JabberJawz.]

He should know that without having a driver's license.

[@kathylelong3348]

Having a license would not have stopped what he did. He knew he could have killed somebody with that car but never stopped to considered it, he just did what he wanted to do. 😢😢😢

[@Alwayscatlike]

Closing arguments from the defendants attorney shows you just how stupid our judicial system has become. Excuses for anything these days

[@karencollins2661]

Good prosecutor

[@sherryhamper4082]

Sad the defense attorney turned this trial into a joke with his closing argument and he made himself look very incompetent. Points he was not bright enough to reveal in his questioning he tried to lay out in his closing.

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

It is one thing to defend your client another to liar about others !

[@sherryturner974]

This is horrible Daniels mother should be held responsible he probably doesn't have a father.came far from the projects an a audie why not a less expensive car .disgusting!

[@terriespock5384]

I too think the mother should be held accountable. If she let him take that car knowing he had no license then she should also be on trial. I hope he gets a long sentence without parole

[@Cindy.m.R]

Bit presumptuous unless that's a fact any idiot from anywhere could hire their son a hot car, infact I'd argue it'd most likely be the well to do folk who'd do that to help keep up appearances

[@paulettestegall8530]

Always want to know what happens with car insurance with these cases. No license

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

It wasn’t an accident, it was a collision he caused by ignoring the yield sign! He wants to blame to driver of the car he hit .

[@bethrock8469]

Correct.

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

I hope she has insurance. The car rental place should be civilly sued for renting the car to someone who that they didn’t demand I D /w driver licenses. Their contract probably restrict the driver to the one signing the contract. If it doesn’t then I think they are liable

[@jessieb4703]

I truly wonder if, how much, this defense lawyer is aware of how much he is actually loathed. It’s unfathomable. The words don’t even come to mind. I know it’s their job. But how dare him. Either he doesn’t have kids, or he’s numb. The amazing waste, he’s defending, did not have a drivers license. What a horrible lawyer. This was not good. And what a strong family. Who I admire.

[@VernaSmith-f1y]

He used that car like a person playing around with a weapon. He and his mom should be held accountable. He should get life no parole. His mom is as guilty for renting him that car ,knowing he had no license. Give her life as well. Janae will deal with her injuries for the rest of her life. The defense attorney likes to hear himself talk .Bla bla bla. Shut up !!!

[@johnsharman76142]

KSDK FIX YOUR SOUND AND BUFFING ISSUES.

[@paulettestegall8530]

Ive never seen the witness stand on the right side of judge do yall think the family didn't want to look at Daniel

[@pennyrodriguez1043]

I think the mom should be responsible as well she rented the vehicle and let her son drive with no license. Then he is on drugs acting like a hot shot speeding. The defense lawyer is a snake I could not defend someone like Daniel knowing the damage he did to her OMG. I want to slap that defense lawyer the boy had no license he should not have been driving. I see no remorse from him or his family. This is so sad😢. God bless Janae and the family for what they have been through and still have to go through. 😢🙏🙏 The defense lawyer is trying to blame the person who hit Daniel, seriously. If he would not have been driving because he had no license this would not have happened. He was speeding, on drugs, no license, showing off, speeding. If he was not on the road this wouldn’t have happened. I’m getting so mad I want to jump in the screen and say something. 🤬😡 He is Guilty Guilty Guilty. He took her life in a sense, yes she is alive but not really 17 and the dreams you had have become harder to achieve, mentally, physically and financially she is going through a nightmare.

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Who doesn’t know that a car could kill someone if you hit them with it!

[@Deborah-g3i]

Why aren't more people on this story?do they care at all😮😢

[@paulettestegall8530]

I still don't understand why these people dont have to face Daniel

[@carolynwelsch]

Daniel was launched into outer space and thus blacked out? 😮 This defense attorney seems like the kind of guy that runs stop signs when no ones looking...

[@marianekic9240]

His lawyer don't know the law

[@pascm564]

DANIEL TOOK DRUGS THAT HE KNEW MADE HIM AT RISK FOR MANY THINGS.

[@stephanie-nq6hu]

He should be charged for attempt of murder

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

This guy is a liar! He wants to pretend that this kid didn’t know that using drugs and driving without a license could and or would cause a collision

[@Linusdmc]

Blame the parents

[@southernmomma2460]

This guy is unprofessional.

[@Cindy.m.R]

This wouldn't of made it trial here, doesn't need it,hes guilty and the tests that night proved he broke those laws so what's his defense been, ridiculous waste if time and money for your country

[@Cindy.m.R]

What was the verdict this was a week ago , anyone know please??

[@AliceSmith-d2h]

Did Daniel know that he was driving without a license?

[@paulettestegall8530]

Yep. Certain people races love to rent cars makes them look cool.

[@Cindy.m.R]

We dont know Mr defense that's why we make sure we're licenced,were sober and free of drugs so we make good decisions and we don't runaway either

[@dawnhauton7543]

The female prosecutior isn't very effective......

[@jollyrancherchick]

I don't think the Prosecution did herself any favors by continuously objecting during the Defense's closing. Even the judge overruled a few, calling them argumentative.

[@shel62972]

Defense I know has to defend this 🗑 He has to victim blame. He didn't have a license period! If he wasn't driving illegally this girl would have her legs. To say no one told him he injured soneone? He knew. Lawyer was an a$$hat 🐴🎩

[@stephanie-nq6hu]

Jail for life

[@marilynotte7059]

No he needs to be required to work every day until the day he dies to pay this girl as much as he can!

[@paulettestegall8530]

I don't like she not facing him to look at her & his family

[@marianekic9240]

I like to see what his mother got to say is she sorry or not

[@FaridaDundas]

Does anybody know who they are going to hit,reckless driving will do harm on the road.of course if he is high on substance,he will cause harm.oh rass

[@Bob-en9sw]

But the parents be charged?

[@paulettestegall8530]

Wtf is she not facing the monster & his sleeping family

[@marianekic9240]

Guilty people talk to much like his lawyer he is so stupid o my God i can not lisen to that stupid lawyer of course Daniel didn't know what happend because he was on drugs

[@paulettestegall8530]

That thug cant even see or hear they all I assume r talking to the jury, his family doesn't even listen