Comments on: Jailbird, Away! https://www.overlawyered.com/2007/07/jailbird-away/ Chronicling the high cost of our legal system Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:23:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Glen H https://www.overlawyered.com/2007/07/jailbird-away/comment-page-1/#comment-14537 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:42:28 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/wpblog/index.php/2007/07/jailbird-away/#comment-14537 I don’t think the news stations care as much about the news value of the chase, as the ability to sell the video to “America’s Greatest Car Chases” and the like.

]]> By: Xrlq https://www.overlawyered.com/2007/07/jailbird-away/comment-page-1/#comment-14536 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:16:10 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/wpblog/index.php/2007/07/jailbird-away/#comment-14536 I’m reminded of the South Park episode where the announcer reminded the viewers of which company this high speed car chase was brought to you by.

]]> By: Mark https://www.overlawyered.com/2007/07/jailbird-away/comment-page-1/#comment-14535 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:06:14 +0000 http://overlawyered.com/wpblog/index.php/2007/07/jailbird-away/#comment-14535 To blame this fugitive for the helicopter accident is a bit ridiculous. When I saw this story on the news my jaw hit the floor. I’d be curious to know who made the decision to follow the chase; the reporter; the pilot; or someone back at the studio?

Mark

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