"CRAZIEST MAN ON EARTH" was the New York Daily News' verdict, noting that the "NRA nut blames everyone and everything EXCEPT the GUNS".
Physicians for Human Rights, which has followed the case closely, denounced the verdict, noting that 18 of the 20 doctors charged in the case said they were tortured after their arrests.
Indeed, rather amazingly, he kept his remarks short at the press conference following the verdict, noting "among the many lessons I've learned from this whole experience is to try to speak a little bit less".
From this we have Dr Johnson's famous verdict, noted by Boswell: "Why, sir, if you were to read Richardson for the story… you would hang yourself… you must read him for the sentiment".
Owen noted the Christ-like imagery of the scene, stating, "Is it any wonder Clark gets tied up there since Superman, too, was 'sent to save us'?" Echoing Owen, DVD Verdict noted the same symbolism: Superman is, in a way, the secular pop culture stand-in for Jesus Christ, a messiah figure for our generation.
"Neither side" had been able "to persuade each other to a verdict," the note said.
Verdict: Lukewarm Note the cosy use of the rebels' first names.
Liberals and rights activists were encouraged by the verdict, but noted that it could be overturned in appeals.
Asked about the verdict, she noted several times that the panel asked the judge to read back and clarify each of the charges.
