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72 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 10 Dec \ on: Jury Nullification - The United Health Killer oracle
I remember trying to mention jury nullification in court as a young libertarian lawyer. Judges treated it as if it was illegal. The only way it works in practice is if the jurors decide to ignore the law behind closed doors, and agree to keep the reasoning behind their verdict to themselves.
You intentionally suggested to a jury to reaches a verdict contrary to the evidence??? Really?
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No. I made a legal argument to allow the concept to be discussed in voire dire. It did t get far. If I tried that in open court I would have been tossed in the hootch.
These guys had my ear:
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Judges treated it as if it was illegal.
Makes sense because it is. Just that it can't be prosecuted. 😂
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I believe jurors usually receive very stern warnings about even considering nullification.
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