The Trial of Michael Mayer

The jury found Michael Mayer guilty of arson of an occupied structure. Since his crime involved the quote threatening exhibition of fire it was considered to be a dangerous felony which in Arizona meant that Marin would never be eligible for parole. In the video you can see Michael process this reality while the verdict is being read. He closes his eyes and rubs his face with his hands. And it appears that he places something in his mouth and then reaches for a bottle of water and takes a drink. Another brief moment passes before all out panic sets in. Marin scoots his chair away from the table and doubles over as his attorney Lindsey Abraham tries to keep him from falling onto the floor. The entire courtroom was