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Way To Go, Jurors.... |
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Hey 1964th.... |
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06/15/2005 |
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now at least 3 jurors are saying that they believe he molested boys, but that there wasn't enough evidence IN THIS CASE to convict him
yes i feel vindicated and yes i accept your apologies
His guilt is as plain as the nose that used to be on his face |
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It's pretty standard during voir dire to ask potential jurors if they can set aside preconceived thoughts or opinions and judge the case soley on the evidence from the witness stand.
Most jurors take that seriously.
American law requires a jury to return a guilty verdict if the prosecution has proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Many jurors struggle with that one....but ultimately reach a verdict.
In other words: Yes, a defendant may have done it. Yes you, as a juror, may have entered the courtroom with that preconceived notion. Yes you may leave the courtroom wondering whether there were other acts committed....why those acts weren't introduced...why the defendant didn't testify why...why...why?
But if, DURING THIS TRIAL, AFTER ALL THE EVIDENCE THAT WAS PUT IN FRONT OF YOU, THE PROSECUTION DIDN'T *PROVE* THE DEFENDANT GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT you have to return a verdict of not guilty.
What you think before or after doesn't matter.
GET IT????? Good. You can return to your talk radio.
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