Eric Holder actually said...

For federal hate crime we have to prove the highest standard in the law, something that was reckless, that was negligent, does not meet that standard we have to show that there was specific intent to do the crime with the requisite state of mind.

Context

Eric Holder discusses the high legal standards required to prove federal hate crime charges against George Zimmerman.

08/01/2013

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