[Jury Nullification] is when the jury in a criminal trial gives a verdict of not guilty even though they think a defendant has broken the law. The jury’s reasons may include the belief that the law itself is unjust

Until the wealthy and powerful are held to account, why punish your fellow everyday citizens? Use your brain. Decide if what they’re charging people with is suppression or actually keeping society safe.

When those prosecutors start losing these cases, maybe they will start to rethink who they are focusing on.

  • bluGill@fedia.io
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    1 day ago

    The judge cannot declare someone guilty if the berson pleads innocent. The judge can say not guilty and dismiss a case.

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      1 day ago

      That’s good to know if you live in NY. the area he’s being tried.

      Edit: I realized that I don’t know where he’s being tried.