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Orrex

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6. Last year I was on a jury that convicted a murderer in 11 minutes

Reply to JohnSJ (Original post)

Thu May 30, 2024, 05:10 PM

May 2024

We only took that long because we didn’t want create the impression that we failed to deliberate.

And the evidence against him was no stronger than the evidence against Trump.

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During the OJ trial I remember them saying that if the jury returns quickly that usually means acquittal. Guilty on [View all] JohnSJ May 2024 OP

OJ trial was 4 hours. This was over 12 and rock solid fucking evidence and testimony. SoFlaBro May 2024 #1

Nope. The George Floyd jury convicted the day after the end of the trial. Ocelot II May 2024 #2

Very true, JohnSJ May 2024 #4

This wasn't quickly obamanut2012 May 2024 #3

GUILTY. !!! Finally he is being held accountable. I am glad I was wrong. All charges guilty JohnSJ May 2024 #5

Last year I was on a jury that convicted a murderer in 11 minutes Orrex May 2024 #6

Not in this case BruceWane May 2024 #7

What -- the jury is ready to announce a verdict??? Rocknation May 2024 #8

Looks like your assessment is accurate JohnSJ May 2024 #9