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13: A glassware tax affair

Lateral with Tom Scott

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Did the Lawyer Shoot the Judge?

The lawyer Clement Valand in him was trying to demonstrate that this was possible. In the process of demonstrating that it was possible, the victim actually took the gun out of his own pocket and shot himself because he didn't know he was dealing with a loaded firearm. And as a result of demonstrating that not only was that possible, but it can lead to someone passing away,. The defendant after several retrials was acquitted and was set free.

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