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In the article “Jayson Williams” written by Rick Riley, Riley critiques the jury’s final ruling that Jayson Williams was not guilty for the murder of Gus Christofi. Riley writes, “Looks like you won’t be going to the clink for shooting and killing that limousine drive. All the jury nailed you for was covering up something the jury said wasn’t a crime. Neat trick huh?” Riley quickly establishes annoyance with the jury’s ruling by using elements of sarcasm to support his claim. He uses “Neat trick huh?” as a way to underhandedly communicate his disbelief that Williams has so effortlessly gotten away with the murder of Gus Christofi. Riley continues his commentary on the jury’s ruling by stating “You know you’re in good shape when the prosecutors
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