[Jury Nullification] is when the jury in a criminal trial gives a verdict of not guilty even though they think a defendant has broken the law. The jury’s reasons may include the belief that the law itself is unjust

Until the wealthy and powerful are held to account, why punish your fellow everyday citizens? Use your brain. Decide if what they’re charging people with is suppression or actually keeping society safe.

When those prosecutors start losing these cases, maybe they will start to rethink who they are focusing on.

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    17 hours ago

    That goes both ways, people can convict without evidence

    The guilty form of nullification is much weaker. A judge can overrule the jury. The case could be appealed.

    In contrast, a non-guilty verdict is final, there is no way overturn it and there is no appeals.