I mean, if this anecdote is to be believed, he's under oath, who knows what kind of whacko pro-cop questions the DA was asking. If he lies about his beliefs he could wind up on the stand himself - he could have also been a coward but spoke his mind instead
If he knew he'd be disqualified for other reasons, at least this dialogue puts ACAB to the forfront of anyone in that room that does make it to the jury.
I mean, if this anecdote is to be believed, he's under oath, who knows what kind of whacko pro-cop questions the DA was asking. If he lies about his beliefs he could wind up on the stand himself - he could have also been a coward but spoke his mind instead
You could easily plausibly deny that you have a bias against cops unless...your entire personality and web presence is #ACAB
"I don't know what internet forums YOU hang out on, but where I'm from it means All Cats Are Beautiful. We post cute pictures of them."
Im worried about the rates of fatherlessness in the police force
"No your honor, thinking ACAB isn't bias on my part, it is just reality"
"No your honor, all the evidence shows that the cop had it coming."
"You disagree? What are you, biased towards cops or something? Why are you trying this case then?"
Accuse the judge of bias and find them in contempt of court
If he knew he'd be disqualified for other reasons, at least this dialogue puts ACAB to the forfront of anyone in that room that does make it to the jury.