A former prosecutor has said he has never seen so much sympathy for a person accused of murder.
  • fine_sandy_bottom@lemmy.federate.cc
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    1 month ago

    Again, it’s not a great system but it’s the best available.

    I think the problem of “idiot jurors” is mitigated somewhat in that a unanimous verdict is required. A hung jury is a better outcome than an incorrect finding.