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Re: jury nullification, jury veto, jury pardon



"Scout" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> > Suppose A kidnaps B in New York, transports B to NEw Jersey, and keeps
her
> > hostage there for a week.  Both states can try A on kidnapping charges.
>
> Yep, and let's not forget that since state lines were crossed the federal
> government can try them as well..
>
> One crime.....three trials.

Give a real-life example, not a hypothetical.





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