Then again....doesn't she get to appeal?....that alone should keep the story going and embarass the prosecution....
Appeal what? According to the story,
no felony charges have been filed, the case has been turned over to the city, which may or may not institute a misdemeanor charge; considering the publicity, unless there's a LOT of behind-the-scenes arm twisting, my guess is that the locals won't be too eager to get embroiled in a case involving TSA that the Feds aren't going to pursue. Besides, even though IANAL, it's my understanding that appeals take place after conviction at trial; no trial, no conviction, no appeal.
Well, yeah, she could appeal and take a chance on nullification, but does Sociable Security cover the expense?
Lead story said she was only 61 and self-employed, so SS wouldn't seem to be a factor unless she's getting disability payments or something. And I suspect there would be any number of lawyers willing to take her case, just for the publicity.