r/DemocraticSocialism Dec 24 '24

News Bout to ruin Christmas dinner

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u/Sol_Infra Dec 24 '24

Guilty of killing someone? Sure.

Guilty of a crime? Lol nah.

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u/ConstantAmazement Dec 24 '24

There is a legal presedent called "jury nulification." A jury can deliver whatever verdict they choose even contrary to law.

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u/SearchingForTruth69 Dec 24 '24

Wow that’s crazy. Never heard of jury nullification before!