Kate

As I read the news reports about the Kate Steinle case, I was struck by the facts surrounding the gun. The gun, a .40-caliber SIG Sauer P239 requires a firm pull on the trigger to discharge but the jury was told the gun went off accidentally. At the trial a gun expert who examined the weapon said it was in good working condition and could not fire unless the trigger was pulled. Testimony said the defendant found the gun wrapped in a cloth, picked it up and it went off accidentally. This is puzzling to me.