But when jurors acquit, the case is over and jurors answer to no one. That’s the good old U.S. Constitution’s Double Jeopardy Clause. Jury nullification has been used for evil (racist jurors acquitting racists) and for good (e.g., acquitting peace activists). But it will remain part of the US system because of the unique role of jurors.
Let’s say you sat on a jury that convicted someone, though. /5
Dave Nathanson
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