What Will John Goodman Do?
After a second conviction, how can
Goodman get the justice he deserves?

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By Joseph Snook
Investigative Reporter

John Goodman © The Palm Beach Post/ZUMA

West Palm Beach, Florida - Jurors have found John Goodman guilty of DUI Manslaughter/Vehicular Homicide, Failure to Render Aid for a second time. Goodman's sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 19, 2014. Appeals, Bond, and other issues will be addressed in the near future. So, what does all of this mean for John Goodman?

Statistically, there's a 94.4% (Florida's 4th DCA) chance that he will lose his appeal, however, I believe Goodman has a higher chance of winning, but the figures don't lie - it will be a challenge. Even if his appeal is granted, he's back to square one, a new trial.

Considering other case(s) similar to Mr. Goodman's, there's no telling whether or not he will be granted bond on the 19th. Sitting in jail, John Goodman will have limited time to weigh his options. Another key issue is Mr. Goodman's (the billionaire) financial situation. Despite being deemed the "Polo Mogul Billionaire," it's likely the mainstream media had it all wrong, very wrong. Mr. Goodman's status is now likely to be indigent. That means broke!

Despite the evidence in favor of his innocence, his Attorney's were limited at trial by Judge Colbath regarding what evidence they could use, especially considering this was his second trial (state intentionally disposed of Goodman's vehicle - the main piece of evidence). The jurors did not see every piece of evidence. Furthermore, I believe Goodman's attorney's were easily out-performed by Prosecutor's Alan Johnson and Sherri Collins.

Other options are still on the plate for Goodman, and we don't expect him to be idle in proving his innocence. Facing a reported 16 year sentence, Mr. Goodman should consider all options as the ones he's made thus far have fallen well short of innocence. Having looked at every aspect of Goodman's case, I believe he should not have been convicted, and his innocence is still possible. If he makes the right decisions moving forward, which now requires more help from family and friends, it's likely Mr. Goodman's conviction could be overturned. The right team in his corner is more important now than ever.

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Editor's Note: We urge anyone with information of any nature on Judge Jeffrey Colbath or any others involved in this case to contact the US~Observer at 541-474-7885 or by email to editor@usobserver.com.

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