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In reply to the discussion: Judge Aaron Persky: Prospective jurors refuse to serve [View all]smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)31. Good for them!
More resistance is needed when it comes to corrupt judges like Persky. He needs to be made an example of.
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Part of their oath requires them to follow the law as it is given to them by the presiding judge.
rug
Jun 2016
#30
I sure wouldn't waste my invaluable, very special time by serving on a jury in his court
bluestateguy
Jun 2016
#5
Specially since he wouldn't do a goddamn thing if you returned a guilty verdict.
47of74
Jun 2016
#10
if you are a celeb , athlete , politician and or rich you can get away with anythng
allan01
Jun 2016
#16
I will credit Persky with one thing, that at least he did not attempt to jail them
ProudToBeBlueInRhody
Jun 2016
#26
Under the principle of Jury Nullification, they can use that as a reason to not participate.
Hoppy
Jun 2016
#33
JUDGE IN BROCK TURNER CASE HAS RULED IN FAVOR OF ATHLETES ACCUSED OF RAPE IN THE PAST
TexasBushwhacker
Jun 2016
#52