Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20190102:05:18:00
>> and beyond ryan's family and close friends standing behind him, it was a case that had galvanized a personal army. there were free ryan widmer t-shirts and wristbands. >> he was getting a lot of support -- >> including anonymous donor said to contribute $60,000. >> yeah. >> a stranger. >> yes. >> even the prosecutors were a bit worried. so much taxpayer money would be spent on a third trial. so many ryan widmer supporters beating very loud drums. a plea deal was floated. >> we felt it was a subject worth bringing up. >> but the kists said there was no way ryan was taking a deal. >> they off...