Source: Cato Institute
“For centuries, the greatest protection against unjust convictions and punishments was the institution of jury independence, including so-called ‘jury nullification.’ The prosecutions of John Moore and Tanner Mansell illustrate a scenario in which jurors — apprised of their historic injustice-preventing powers — would have rendered a not guilty verdict. But because John and Tanner’s jurors, who appeared desperate for a way to acquit, weren’t informed of their historic prerogative to acquit against the evidence to prevent injustice, they had no option but to convict.” (01/23/26)
https://www.cato.org/multimedia/events/combatting-overcriminalization-shark-house-white-house