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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
The Chauvin trial was not fair. In a fair trial, all 12 jurors must individually agree to convict. And, they must be able to make that decision without any fear of retribution against them. Can you imagine being the only juror to disagree with the verdict? Would you feel safe?
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That is interesting food for thought. If the trial is moved out the area in this case out of the Minneapolis Police Jurisdiction it would probably help relieve the jurors fear factor some. But then does this mean "by a jury of your peers" ? I have no idea.
A point of note about hung juries. Having one juror not coming to consensus is not the same as acquittal. It is not over at that point. The option then go as follows:
After a mistrial has been declared due to a hung jury
1. the prosecutor may end up dismissing the charges levied against the defendant.
2. a plea bargain may be reached after a mistrial has been declared.
3. If neither of these things occur, the mistrial will end up leading to the defendant being tried on all of the same charges in another trial to be held at a later date. Double jeopardy does not apply in the event of a mistrial.