Assertion: trial | /r/HasProperty | circus
Facets:
value: without him
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Darrow originally declined, fearing his presence would create a circus atmosphere, but eventually realized that the trial would be a circus with or without him, and agreed to lend his services to the defense, later saying he "realized there was no limit to the mischief that might be accomplished unless the country was aroused to the evil at hand".