OH YEAH THEYRE TALKING ABOUT IT NOW
Please do not remove mods, really sorry for the Google AMP link, but this is a “subscribers only” blocked article on CNN that for some reason AMP just straight up bypasses and opens fine.
Direct link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/10/us/jury-nullification-luigi-mangione-defense/index.html.
Edit 1: updated title, CNN changed it on me
Hmm, maybe convict him, but give him no penalty and no imprisonment?
That’s a thing, right?
I think the judge decides the penalty after the jury decides on guilt.
Is if you’re Trump
We the jury find the defendant GUILTY! We sentance him to a fine of $1 and a lifetime membership to United Healthcare!
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So, the death penalty?
Only if you’re rich
I believe the jury decides guilt or innocence, but the judge determines the sentence… In most cases
Yep that’s how that works
It depends on the state. Some states have a full second trial with a new jury in order to determine the sentencing.
Sometimes it’s just a tacked on part of the original verdict.
And the rest of the time it’s just the Judge who can do almost anything provided the sentence stays within certain parameters.