“I'm surprised, startled, disappointed. But the prosecutor has a job to do and we will be ready to hear the allegations. This is why we have preliminary examinations. I would not chastise anyone for doing their civic duty but we will be ready.”
“If he discharged the weapon wrongfully and killed someone, charge him with a homicide or an assault. If he didn't discharge it wrongfully, don't charge him.”
“My client had a gun trying to save a life from a person who was armed with a gun and shooting a gun. No one else was brave enough to help Mr. Bender.”