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Posted on 07/13/2013 4:52:03 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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BTW, this story is from yesterday afternoon. They get back together at 9 AM Saturday Florida time.y
Group dynamics are coming into play.
I am unable to understand this. How could people you don’t know, whom you will never see again influence you?
I sat on a jury trying a man for murder. He was found guilty of killing his second wife (manslaughter). Later, I found out from the investigating officer that the man had served 20 years for killing his first wife (manslaughter)! The jury was not told about this.
And for the NSA trolls, FU.
I would infer that they intend to go through each exhibit entered and ask “What do we get from it”, then score it almost like a baseball box score: Defense 1, Prosecution 1... In my experience, though, an all woman jury wouldn’t seek out a methodical process (not that there is anything wrong with that - but it is the line of thought typically associated with males). But then again, it may mean nothing.
Guess I should have put a sarcasm tag on that one for you
RE: I think it is possible that a wife of a lawyer who knows she is being called up to be on a jury might talk to her husband about it. Might look on the internet about Martin’s history.
Are they allowed to use the internet or even watch TV?
lol
Not while sequestered
I actually like the tactic of the all woman jury, in this case. First, they will tend to ask themselves: "would I be scared in that situation, and how would that fear affect their thought process". As long as West presented the case with the knowledge that an emotionally determined decision was going to be the result, which I think he did - brilliantly, then all is well. Secondly, women don't like to be bossed around or bullied (by and large). This may allow them to take the less popular route just out of spite. Thirdly, women typically tend to hate people generalizing them (like this statement is) by using preconceived notions of female behavior. This could lead to spirited thought during the deliberation.
No verdict yet..going to back to deliberate
in recess
Hung jury moves.
That’s why I will no longer sit on a jury. Every time I’ve done so (4), I found out later something either damning about the defendant or exculpatory. It can make one cynical to say the least.
My thoughts were much the same : / I pray that these women will recognize the desperate actions of the prosecution, and come to their verdict through reason, rather than fear and emotion.
Dear Lord, please, guide and strengthen us.
Tatt
I can understand it, you’re locked up in a room with 11 other people, some hostile, some obnoxious, some stupid and everyone teamed up and arguing against YOU for hours and days on end.
I don't think that they can have any outside information but a lawyer's wife may be aware of manslaughter sentencing but not necessarily. My guess is that she has been voted as foreman. My hope is that she won't go along to get along with a couple of others who may be unconvinced beyond a shadow of a doubt but living in fear of retribution.
No woodshed from this Freeper....you are spot-on, dear sister.
Spot on.
I made the mistake of reading this editorial a few minutes ago. It’s put me in a very bad mood!
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/trashing-trayvon-article-1.1397657
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