What is jury nullification and what does it mean for Luigi Mangione’s defense?
What is jury nullification and what does it mean for Luigi Mangione’s defense?
Public support for the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson raises the possibility of jury nullifcation.
Jury nullification is the term for when a jury declines to convict a defendant despite overwhelming evidence of guilt. This can be a form of civil disobedience, a political statement against a specific law, or a show of empathy and support to the defendant.
“It’s not a legal defense sanctioned under the law,” said Cheryl Bader, associate professor of law at Fordham School of Law. “It’s a reaction by the jury to a legal result that they feel would be so unjust or morally wrong that they refuse to impose it, despite what the law says.”
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Never thought I’d see a mainstream outlet discussing this. There’s less plausible deniability for potential jurors now
I am confident some evidence will be debatable. It's quite possible that jurors can honestly say they aren't convinced beyond a reasonable doubt. The arrest alone is bizarre, and the trial will bring all sorts of things.
They can't dismiss all the jury candidates...
Welcome to the United States of America, where the justice system is a cruel and unusual joke and only for the working class.
Soon it’ll just be twelve AI models