Two black men charged with murder after illegal fireworks factory exploded, killing the underage kids they had working there. Terrifying videos showed the apocalyptic aftermath, with cars burning ferociously as shattered buildings sat in the background.

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[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (3 children)

I feel for these guys, I used to make similar stuff as a kid. I don't think this should be a murder charge, manslaughter at worst if they were negligent. And whatever appropriate penalties for doing this shit on this scale in a residential area, which was fucked up.

[–]Chipit[S] 4 insightful - 2 fun4 insightful - 1 fun5 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

Negligent? Handling explosives? That's waaaay past negligence. That's premeditation.

There's a reason fireworks are heavily regulated. And this is it. Throw the book at these murderers.

[–]Canbot 2 insightful - 2 fun2 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

I don't see how you can claim it is "past negligent" on the basis that it is super negligent.

It covers the full gamut.

[–]Canbot 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I agree, murder is intentional. This is negligent homicide at best. But knowing a lot of narcissistic people I wouldn't be shocked to find out those kids were forced to work against thier will. If that is the case then I would support a murder charge.