What I regret most about Breitbart’s passing....

[RandySF]

is that Shirley Sherrod will not have her day in court and justice will not be done after her career was ruined by a lair with a computer and a video camera.

[JI7]

1. that's the only thing i can think of that is sad about his passing

[Junkdrawer]

2. My understanding is that a civil suit will go forward...

with his estate as the target.

[Junkdrawer]

4. Politico: "Shirley Sherrod's suit against Andrew Breitbart likely to continue"

...

Courts have a fairly straightforward and unemotional way of dealing with deaths, even one as sudden and headline-grabbing as Breitbart's. Normally, some party or attorney files a "suggestion of death." In a civil case, the person's estate is usually substituted for the person who died. So, Breitbart's estate would ordinarily be liable for any damages that would have been awarded against him. Legal Times pointed out Thursday that Breitbart's estate's defense could be weakened by his death, since he would not be available to testify

...

http://www.politico.com/blogs/under-the-radar/2012/03/shirley-sherrods-suit-against-andrew-breitbart-likely-116078.html

[badhair77]

5. I hope that's true.

She deserves justice.

[hlthe2b]

3. Yes... exaclly,,,