This is stupid because of the charge itself, but also because when the jury, pulled from a population which is literally 90% opposed to Trump, acquits this man, it's going to be a big, very visible reminder for everyone paying attention, of the massive power juries have to oppose tyranny.
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Jury nullification is the entire point of a jury.
I think expecting any such justice from the courts is a folly, they'll find whatever jury of bootlickers they want to get the rulings they want. Rule of law is dead in the U.S.
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I wonder if this is allowed in either c/theonion or c/nottheonion
I mean, it's not the onion...but onions are in the headline.
c/notheonionwithonions
That's a thinker.
Yes.