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hlthe2b

(114,086 posts)
7. Yes. I've served on a murder trial and several years later, an attempted murder trial...
Thu Apr 11, 2024, 08:28 PM
Apr 2024

The former was conducted poorly with "evidence" based largely on innuendo, a questionable, noncredible eyewitness, no useful forensics, and a suggested motive that seemed outlandish. I went into the trial thinking "guilty" and the guy was not especially "likable" (in fact, he was just the opposite). But in deliberations, it was clear all of us WANTED to be presented with more compelling evidence to allow us to convict. But we were not. We acquitted. I google his name periodically, fearful that he might go on to kill someone else if we were indeed wrong. So, far, nothing... But it did haunt me a bit.

The second was more clear-cut and resulted in a ready conviction.

But, I know I can be fair--even when I don't want to be.

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Yes. elleng Apr 2024 #1
Absolutely I could... Ohio Joe Apr 2024 #2
Absolutely and I'm ready to do my civic duty. Deuxcents Apr 2024 #3
Anyone who passes that screen will do so covertly, or be very dumb and uninformed. bucolic_frolic Apr 2024 #4
Right up to the point where he opened his mouth Arthur_Frain Apr 2024 #5
Having to look at that putrid, traitirous, lying, orange blob of fecal matter niyad Apr 2024 #6
I don't think so. EndlessWire Apr 2024 #14
Yes. I've served on a murder trial and several years later, an attempted murder trial... hlthe2b Apr 2024 #7
Yes I could. I could seriously look at all the evidence, listen to the testimony and make a non-biased judgement. FSogol Apr 2024 #8
I hate the man, but the evidence has to be there for specific crimes. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #9
I couldn't calguy Apr 2024 #10
I could be fair and impartial. The evidence will Emile Apr 2024 #11
I'd be fine, impartial to the evidence, as long as he doesn't speak. sinkingfeeling Apr 2024 #12
Yes Johonny Apr 2024 #13
Sure! ecstatic Apr 2024 #15
Honestly, no. hay rick Apr 2024 #16
I'd rather have a Judge than a jury trial for Trump. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 2024 #24
Nightmare-- At some point a rogue judge decides trump can't get a fair trial because of all the publicity Silent Type Apr 2024 #31
based on my personal experience I agree NoRethugFriends Apr 2024 #29
No DET Apr 2024 #17
Hilarious! Thanks North Shore Chicago Apr 2024 #40
Yes. I am proud of my only jury duty so far. marble falls Apr 2024 #18
Yes. I know what a trial is. I know how to think. I support the basic enough Apr 2024 #19
No. SamKnause Apr 2024 #20
I couldn't and Bettie Apr 2024 #21
No Kennah Apr 2024 #22
I'd say yes but I'd have to avoid lie detectors that indicate "whopper" when I say it. Ping Tung Apr 2024 #23
Yes, you dont have to be neutral on Trump karynnj Apr 2024 #25
Can we use Trump as the standard of ethics, honesty, and integrity? keithbvadu2 Apr 2024 #26
Doubt it. But I might be the first juror to jump out of the box and punch a defendant. Silent Type Apr 2024 #27
Nope. tulipsandroses Apr 2024 #28
Legally, yes...there is a difference Maeve Apr 2024 #30
If I was tying a noose in the jury box CanonRay Apr 2024 #32
Sure. It is an intellectual exercise. RockRaven Apr 2024 #33
Yes I could gopiscrap Apr 2024 #34
Honestly, I could not. TSExile Apr 2024 #35
I could do it Renew Deal Apr 2024 #36
Absolutely. Ms. Toad Apr 2024 #37
Yes! imanamerican63 Apr 2024 #38
Nope. happybird Apr 2024 #39
Yes. I've been on one grand jury, and one trial jury. LuckyCharms Apr 2024 #41
Yes, without a doubt. Passages Apr 2024 #42
Of course I could. hamsterjill Apr 2024 #43
Yes Kaleva Apr 2024 #44
Nope. MorbidButterflyTat Apr 2024 #45
No problem. Kid Berwyn Apr 2024 #46
I would never get the chance. I once worked for Planned Parenthood. His attorneys would not have me. CTyankee Apr 2024 #47
It would depend on how we weighted the facts. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2024 #48
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