• Pistcow@lemm.ee
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    9 days ago

    I think we need to make sure everyone in America is aware of jury nullification.

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      9 days ago

      Frankly, I think everyone in New York City had better understand that if they convict this guy that they’re next on the list.

      Not that I’m happy about that, but forcing a guilty verdict here is just gonna throw their lives into turmoil, even if it’s not something they want.

      Trying to put a lid on this to maintain order is only going to give others the push they need to follow suit; the only way to handle this properly is to start passing laws banning the kinds of behavior these insurance companies continue to engage in (while simultaneously prosecuting the murder, because no one’s going to weigh the specifics when they decide that it’s open season on anyone that made them suffer).

      And, of course, if the jury says not guilty, let it go.