Billy the Kid is suing to prove his innocence!

[Quixfire]

First, he got a gun, then he earned a name as an outlaw in the Wild West, and now Billy the Kid, although long dead, has himself a high-powered lawyer and a chance at a pardon.

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[Miramonti]

Good, lets get to the bottom of it.

Then once and for all the descendants of the victims can finally sue the descendants of billy the kid for wrongful death and finally shut them up from whining about billy the kid being innocent.

 

[GermyBoy]

wtf...

 

[Kyteland]

"The governor felt somebody needed to represent Billy's interests," Robins said. "Where it will lead, I'm not sure. I'm hoping this will shed enough light that the governor can ultimately pardon Billy the Kid."

How would confirming where he died lead to a pardon?